The cold wind hit my face the moment I stepped out of the bar. I looked left and right, scanning the sidewalk. She was already at the edge of the street, wrapping a scarf around her neck, clearly in a rush to leave.“Wait,” I called.She stopped, stiffened, and turned slowly.Her eyes met mine again—wide, guarded, unreadable. For a brief second, something flashed across her face. Surprise? Annoyance? Fear? I wasn’t sure. Whatever it was, it disappeared quickly.“I already said no,” she said, voice cold. “I don’t need a ride.”“I’m not here to offer you one,” I answered.She raised her eyebrows. “Then what do you want?”I hesitated. I didn’t want to scare her off, but I needed to be sure.“I just want to talk.”She looked like she wanted to roll her eyes. “Look, if this is some new tactic to flirt, it’s not working.”I stepped closer, careful not to push too much. “I think I know you.”That got her attention.Her lips pressed into a line. “No. You don’t.”“You sure?” I asked.“Very sur
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