Chapter Nine
The Bet
I had been at the club all night waiting to play and now it was my turn at the table. I had spent almost the entire time watching an incredibly sexy older woman, whom I knew in passing, totally destroy the guys before me, that is, I knew her name, but we had never been introduced. Regardless, I was a great top board player and I had watched her play for more than two hours. I knew her strengths and I knew her weaknesses. I knew I could beat her. I stepped up and smiled.
“Bet?” she asked.
That was a bit strange because she hadn’t bet with anyone before me. The stakes were always the loser had to by the winner a beer. I looked at her quizzically.
“How about a friendly bet on the outcome?” she asked.
“A bet?”
“Yeah, like I’m so sure I can take you I’m willing to be
