Seconds ticked by before he finally looked up with a nonchalant lift of his head. "Sure."

"Felix, you won't get docked pay for drinking with a client, will you?"

"No, I'm off the clock now."

Carol nodded, propping her chin on her hand with a sigh. "I just saw you getting doused with a drink. Suddenly realized we're birds

of a feather. What about your family?"

"They're gone."

He spoke slowly, idly spinning the glass before him, not in a hurry to drink.

Carol froze. "All gone?"

"Yeah."

The atmosphere becleaden in an instant. She suddenly didn’t know what to say. What started as a jest now carried a tinge of

seriousness.

"I didn't mean to pry. Drink up?" she offered, pouring him a full glass.

Felix still didn't move.

Carol had this strange feeling that he could see right through her intentions for the evening.

But then, glancing back at him, his eyes seemed to return to a state of calm simplicity.

They clinked glasses and began to drink at a leisurely pace.

Carol prided herself on her drinking abilities and was sure she could outdrink him.

night wore on, it was her world

a nearby table, clinging to the last

Tto

of alcohol, helped her up.

was supposed to end up in Felix's bed, otherwise, all this

been for naught.

kept silent, feigning a

to the curb, asking again, "Which bus

flickered briefly

unsteady.

he going to

the hotel and her heart settled.

dressed up especially for tonight, and now, both slightly intoxicated in the suggestive setting

he could resist.

out, Felix really

hotel room was nice, and Felix had spared no expense. After escorting her

to leave.

caught his wrist, pulling

She wasn't unattractive, so

sank into it as she sat atop him,

to undo his bow tie the last tshe saw him at the

shirt that still looked

just undone the top button

she looked at Felix and thought she saw a glint of disgust

when she looked closer, he had regained his

srest, you're drunk," he

go. She

face paled. He seemed instinctively ready to push her away, but

a moment, they were close as

touch his lips, with a forceful shove, he pushed her away, his

spilling from his eyes.

thought she was hallucinating

was attractive, and many pursued her. When she chased, she never

offering a kiss,

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