Page 41 of Lying Hearts

“Oh I’ll get her alright.” I hang up, turn and open the door.

Teri looks over, opens up her arms. “Where’ve you been?”

“Looking for you.” I give her a hello-peck on the lips and turn to Bobby. “Hey Bobby. Get me a Bass, would ya?”

“Bass?”

“I’ve got a taste for it tonight.”

“Sure Brendan. Comin’ up.”

As I put my hands on the bar and wait, I feel Teri’s arm go around my waist. “You have plans later?”

I stare ahead at the mirror, see her pretty face close to mine in the reflection. “Nope. No plans. What are you doin’?”

“You.” She nibbles on my earlobe as I watch in the mirror. My eyes are dead, just how I like them.

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