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“Right. And if you’re constantly hooking up with people you have no chance of falling for then there’s no risk of getting hurt.”
“And that’s a bad thing?”
“If you want to live the rest of your life having meaningless sex then I guess it’s not.”
“There’s nothing wrong with meaningless sex. Besides, when’s the last time you dated anyone with anyrealpotential.”
“Don’t compare my pickiness to your obvious avoidance of actually connecting with another person.”
“I connect with Bruce. In fact, we connected quite a few times Tuesday night.”
“Not what I meant and you know it.”
“Hannah, we’ve been through this. I’m not interested in a relationship.”
“I know. I know. Love is the enemy.”
“I didn’t say it was the enemy, it’s just not for me. I’m happy on my own. I have no one to answer to. No one to clean up after or have to cook for. No one to stay up late fighting over stupid things with.”
“And you don’t have to worry about anyone cheating on you,” she interjects.
“Well that’s a definite perk, too.”
“Not all men are like James.”
I cringe at the mention of my ex-fiancé’s name.
“All men are like James. At least in my experience.”
“Just because your high school boyfriend broke your heart and your slime ball ex cheated on you does not mean that all men are bad.”
“Your opinion.”
“You’re impossible.” She sighs.
“Glad we’re in agreement.” I give her a toothy smile.
“You’re lucky I love you.”
“Am I?” I tease.
“Shut up.” She giggles, shoving my shoulder playfully as she stands. “Call Bruce. Tell him he’ll have to wait until tomorrow to flex naked for you. Tonight you’re coming to Putter’s with the rest of us.”
“So bossy.” I try to suppress my smile.
“I’ll come get you at four and we can walk over together,” she advises, not really giving me much of an option.
“Fine.” I roll my eyes as she smiles and quickly saunters away.
——
It’s four o’clock onthe dot when Hannah appears at my desk, her prized Louis Vuitton draped over her shoulder. I enjoy the finer things in life, I won’t deny that, but Hannah’s expensive taste exceeds the budget I set aside for things like clothing and accessories.
And the thing is, she really doesn’t need such expensive things. She’s beautiful, funny, and is as quick witted as they come. She could dress in rags and she’d still be one of the most sought-after women in the room.
Me, on the other hand, not so much. I wouldn’t say I’m ugly per se. I’m average height. Average build. You could say I’m justaverage. Yet, I’ve always been comfortable in my own skin. Although, where Hannah is naturally thin and beautiful, I have to work a hell of a lot harder to be presentable. Which means a minimum of five days a week in the gym to maintain my curvy one-forty frame, and I spend at least an hour every morning fixing my unruly blonde hair and covering my pale skin with makeup so I don’t look like someone who just stepped off the set of a vampire movie.
“You about ready?” She leans against the side of my cubicle and peers down at my computer screen.
