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He laughed.“See you soon, consigliere.”
And then I hung up.
As I lay there trying to gather the strength to get up and get dressed, I thought about what I’d just done.
I was pretty sure it had helped me mess with Niccolo’s mind…
But I also realized that maybe my own personal boundaries weren’t quite as strong as I’d thought.
Because I really,reallywanted to see him again. In person.
Despite what I wanted, though, I told myself I was still in control.
I told myself thatIwas the one toying withhim.
…I just wasn’t entirely sure I believed it.
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Madonn – what a woman!
As I took a shower, I tried to analyze everything that had just happened from Sofia’s point of view.
She was obviously trying to manipulate me…
To get me to desire her even more than I already did (which would be difficult since I was borderline obsessed with her).
And possibly even to fall in love with her.
I wondered, though, how cold-blooded her machinations really were.
I wondered how emotionally involved she was…
Or if she was just acting out a part in order to wrap me ‘round her finger.
If so, then she was the best damn actress I’d ever encountered.
But I didn’t think shewas.The best damn actress I’d ever encountered, I mean.
In my opinion, she was playing with fire…
And without realizing it, she was slowly getting burned.
Which worked out to my advantage.
Whatever the situationreallywas – whether she was playing me, or I was playing her –
I’d never enjoyed my job asconsiglieremore than the last 48 hours.
I just hoped it continued to be this good…
And that I wasn’t making a monumental mistake.
My bit of ‘afternoon delight’ with Sofia was wonderful.
However, it’s a bit odd when the only good part of your day is phone sex with a woman who’s trying to kill you.
