“I knew you would say no, so I thought I’d strike a deal with you that may be to your liking.”
“Let’s hear it, but my answer will still be no.”
“Well, like I said, hear me out… When you first saw me, you mentioned the name of this unattainable mystery woman, a Ms. Mauricio I believe you said.”
Laura saw Williamson stir. The name obviously struck a deep chord within him.
“Yes.”
“You love her, don’t you?”
“I’ve been obsessed about her for three years since I first met her, it’s true, but love? I’m not sure.”
“Come on, Phillipe. Don’t be nervous. You can say it out loud.”
“OK. For the sake of argument, I love her. What of it?”
“I think you mentioned she was coming back soon?”
“Yes. She graduates from Stanford next June. She may return to Seaside City, but I really have no idea of he
