\u201cI moved you to the premium floor,\u201d the clerk said with a knowing smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I opened the suite door, the lights were already on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She sat on the couch, legs crossed, heel dangling from her toes like she\u2019d been waiting long enough to get comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou\u2019re late,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think you have the wrong room.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo,\u201d she replied. \u201cI picked the right guest.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She stood, walked to the minibar, poured two glasses without asking, and handed me one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRelax,\u201d she added. \u201cYou\u2019ve been wound tight since the lobby.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHow would you know that?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She smiled over the rim of her glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI watch before I approach.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then she locked the door with a soft click \u2014 without breaking eye contact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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