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“About Paris, sir. The hotel just confirmed, and we have the details of where you are meeting the MPs.”
“Great,” I said.
“You’ve been… distracted.”
“I’m fine.”
I wanted to stay—not go to Paris. I wanted to go down on Odetteand lounge around with her. Mentally, I was with her too often. I had an idea. I texted.
Me
What are you doing this weekend?
Odette
I think I’m going shopping with Astrid
Me
Oh, too bad.
Odette
You’re out of town, Wy.
Me
I thought about bringing you to Paris with me.
Odette
Really? Astrid would understand.
Me
I don’t want to waste a day with you, baby.
I have a full Friday morning and a meeting with government bigwigs on Friday night, but we can go out after.
Odette
I can shop in Paris.
Me
I endorse that plan. Buy lingerie?
Odette
I could.
Me
I promise to make it worth your while.
Odette
I will get the okay.