Second Time, Mrs. Ricciardi
Yellow lights strung above cobblestone streets, music spilling out of club doors, people smelling like money and niche perfume.
I stood at the bar, elbow resting against dark wood, a tequila glass in my hand. A black mini dress hugged my body, the fabric clinging to my waist and hips. My hair was down, loose waves spilling over my back. My lips were painted a deep red.
“If he saw you right now, he’d faint,” Salma commented, checking the highlighter on my cheekbones. “Or suffer a mild stroke.”
“I hope the stroke hits his wallet,” I muttered, downing the tequila. The liquid burned its way down my throat, blurring the world just enough to make it easier to laugh at.
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