I thought, ‘Beg you? Are you serious? Are you out of your mind?’
I yanked my hand away from his grasp, not caring if Bryant and Mark could
see us. At this point, it was like throwing caution to the wind. I turned and
headed for the exit.
Suddenly, everything went dark as a men’s trench coat was thrown over my
head. With a clever twist, he pulled me back, pressing me against the railing
and out of the other two’s line of sight. My nose was filled with the fresh smell
of mint. That matched with Gregory.

I could tell Bryant hesitated before Gregory’s rebellious voice filled the air,
“Mr. Ferguson, you seem interested in the private affairs of young couples?”

Slowly scrutinizing, Bryant said, “Your girlfriend’s shoes, my wife seems to
have a pair just like them.”
My heart skipped a beat. These were limited editions from a boutique in
RiverCity. You could count on one hand how many pairs there were.
It was not like I overheard any secrets. Walking away guilt-free was an option,
but Gregory’s antics made me feel I was in the wrong. Frozen, I didn’t dare
move.

it seems you’re not too attached to your current wife if you’re

make Dorothy’s day.”
Bryant’s voice turned chilly, barely concealing his annoyance, “So concerned
about Dorothy, why don’t you marry her?”
“I’m afraid I can’t afford that luxury.” Gregory immediately declined, teasing,
“Nah, my girlfriend’s all I need.”
Then, still under the trench coat, he patted my head. “Right, babe?”
He was really pushing his luck.
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