I’m top of my class and a little sarcastic. My friend Lindsey says that puts guys off. Must be why I’m still a virgin. I’ve gone out on dates, but haven’t really had a boyfriend.I stand to go back to my seat, but move back to where Ben went instead.He made the sacrifice to come on this trip, so I don’t want him to think I’m not grateful.“Chaperoning a bunch of teenagers?” I hear a woman say. “You’re braver than I am.”“I don’t think it’ll be that bad. Sightseeing is something I’ve always loved. It’s the actual travel that wears me out,” Ben says. “And my wife had a business trip, so I’m happy to help.”When I get closer, I see that one of the flight attendants is talking to Ben. She has her hand on his arm. “Too bad your wife couldn’t join you. If you get lonely in Paris, I’ll be there for two nights. Here’s my number.”She hands Ben a paper, and he takes it. Something floods me from my head to my toes, pumping through my veins. I should be angry on my mother’s behalf, but what
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