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Eight

She tilted her head back and swallowed the rest of the liquor in her glass. She grimaced at the burning sensation in her throat and the airway through her nose. She gestured to the bartender to pour some more.

“Wow … that intense, huh?” Perry commented, sitting next to her at the bar.

They’d only been there less than 15 minutes and she was starting the night strong.

“I don’t know what he’s playing at, if I said ‘no’ to his offer, all of the others would have withdrawn their donation … I didn’t know what else to do.”

“You did the right thing … I mean, this is what you’ve been working for, it just so happened the opportunity came from someone you planned to ditch after a one-night stand,” Perry glanced at her while sipping his Martini. He raised an eyebrow, “It’s a little complicated, but it’s worth your while, don’t you think?”

She took a deep frustrated breath, “I guess … if you see it that way … do you think he’ll ever bring it up? I wouldn’t know what to say … he obviously knew I l
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