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Suddenly, the sound of screeching tires interrupted their conversation as Peter slammed on the brakes, startling Mary. She thought for a moment she had said something wrong.

“We almost missed the restaurant!”

“So we almost died… for food?”

“Come on, you can’t deny you’re enjoying the ride. I saw how you opened the window to feel the breeze.”

“Yes, but that doesn’t mean we should die chasing food!”

“Come on, let me introduce you to an old friend.”

Mary was stunned, annoyed, and a little scared. Peter was carefree, and she wasn’t sure how she’d survive living with him. One thing was certain–she would never sleep without locking the door. She imagined he might be a pervert, sneaking into her room to do who knows what.

Peter grabbed her hand and led her to a quaint restaurant overlooking the sea.

“Peter! My friend! Who’s this lovely company you’ve brought?” said a man in a chef’s hat.

“My dear friend, let me introduce you to Mary. She’s from Hesperia, like your wife, Dolores,” Peter said, holding Mary by the shoulders,

“Calum White, at your service,” the chef said with a bow.

“My friend, how’s your wife? Did the doctor’s recommendation help?”

at chemotherapy today, so

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my regards to Dolores, and give her a big hug from me. Maybe next time I’ll

bragging about women in

get you two to eat?”

Mary, what would

thought back to her outing with Maximus just days earlier. He had been much more reserved and proper, not as extroverted as Peter. She was lost in the comparison when she heard her name

on! I want to show you

“Coming!”

miss,” Calum said, pointing her

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“What Is it?”

the most beautiful views

“It’s amazing!

pizza, drink wine or

Peter said, closing his eyes and taking a deep breath.

great place, and I can tell you love it.”

one of my favorite spots, and now you know about it too.”

about to say more, Peter’s phone rang. He pulled it out and saw the name on

Peter said, heading to his car.

me? It’s been years since you’ve dialed

and bring Mary back to

the phone to

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