Page 20 of Love Arranged

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Do you even know how to drive a motorcycle?

Manny

No, but I’m thinking about having you park it outside Last Call so I can stand by it and hope a woman takes me up on a ride.

Me

And if they do?

Manny

I haven’t thought that far ahead yet.

Me

It’s a real mystery why you’re single.

Manny

Is that a no on the superbike?

Me

Yes.

Manny

I take it the Lambo is also off-limits?

Me

You guessed correctly.

Manny

Fine. I’ll send an invoice for the battery and belt, but friends and family get free oil changes.

Me

Thanks. The tow truck will drop off Lily’s car in an hour.

Manny

Lily…Muñoz?

Me

Yes?

Manny

Interesting.

Manny

You sure you don’t want to ask her out on a date?

I ignore his question and ask one of my own.

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