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Chapter 44

Author: Tarina
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Arson

I’ve finished off my drink and the bartender is still sitting with me, but my mind is still on Laurel.

“I should probably go find something to do.” As I say the words, I stand up from the bar stool and she nods her head, mirroring my motions.

“I should probably get back to work too. I wouldn't want the boss to get upset at me.” She winks at me, and I wonder if I’ve missed something. The only thing I can figure out is that she thinks that we have a different relationship and understanding because of the little bit of time we spent together.

At some point I'll have to set her straight and let her know that she's completely off course. Today is not that day because I absolutely need to get away and get something accomplished because thoughts of Laurel had been holding me captive inside my own mind.

I'm pretty sure the way to banish her from my thoughts is to either get blackout drunk or get busy. Given that I'm at work, getting busy seems like the better of the two options.

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