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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?”

mood is getting better every day. She’s at

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Maybe next time

man who had been bragging about women in the car. He was kind and seemed

I get you two to

Mary, what would you like? Soda, water, or

He had been much more reserved and proper, not as extroverted

come on! I want to

“Coming!”

him, miss,” Calum said, pointing her toward Peter.

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“What Is it?”

of the most beautiful views you’ve

“It’s amazing!

I can. I eat pizza, drink wine or sambuca, and

said, closing his eyes and

place, and I

my favorite spots, and now you know about

about to say more, Peter’s phone rang. He pulled it out

to his car. He knew this conversation

brings you to call me? It’s been years since you’ve

and bring Mary back to

Peter hung up. He waited for the phone

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