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She knew Mike was going to be there, but pulling up and seeing his truck in the driveway solidified it and made it real. She really didn’t want to deal with him tonight.
A long time ago she’d had it bad for Mike and his charming smile and smooth attitude, but he hadn’t been interested in her. She wasn’t upset about that and had pushed all those feelings down deep where they didn’t bother her.
Mike was a player, everyone knew it. She knew it, and yet still she had to convince herself all over again when he singled her out. She hated it and loved it at the same time. Made her feel weak, but then lately what didn’t?
Mike had slept with Laurel and jetted out before the sun. She didn’t hold it against him, really. Laurel also slept around, but it hit home, and reminded her who he was at a
