She sat next to me as we polished off the bottle. More boring small talk. I can't help but look, think ahead. I want her. I want this dichotomy of a woman.

I think she wants me.

My phone rang. It was Bridget.

I stood up and mouthed silently to Nikki 'my daughter'.

She nodded. I walked out to the terrace. There was one of the pools. Looked to be an Olympic size pool. Well manicured landscaping surrounding it.

'Dad, Lolita is leaving early today for her son's school activity so you can come early. We can have a lot more time together if you know what I mean.'

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