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with a gentle smile.

He was a more easy-going guy, whereas Derrick had a good chance of taking me home tonight.

But although I wouldn’t mind spending the night with him, I couldn’t get Riggs out of my mind.

He left a mark last night, and my knees were still shaking every time I thought about him.

So I decided that flirting with Derrick was as far as I’d go tonight.

It seemed as if Kennedy really liked Mason, and the more they talked and laughed, the closer they got to each other.

I knew it wouldn’t take long for Kennedy to enjoy the attention of an older guy, and she even took the first step and touched his hand on the table, still holding on to it tightly.

“She’s a sweet girl,” Derrick whispered in my ear as he leaned closer, his hand on my thigh.

“She is. Your friend likes her,” I pointed out, turning to look at him.

I knew he wanted to take this somewhere else, but I didn’t feel like betraying Riggs, even though I had two men waiting for me later tonight.

I had to be home by midnight to get on my webcam and see first Frank, then Daryl.

“Something tells me you’re the exact opposite,” he murmured, his hand moving further up and pushing my skirt back.

“You wouldn’t be too far from the truth,” I admitted. “But I’m sorry I have to disappoint you, Derrick. Tonight’s not a good time.”

He looked upset, and the frown between his brows deepened at the realization that he was just sitting here so his friend could get it on with Kennedy.

“Can I at least get your number?” he asked, his voice hopeful.

“Of course you can,” I replied, pulling out my phone which I had tucked between the waistband of my skirt.

“Maybe you can come over to my place sometime. Enjoy an evening on our own,” he offered.

“Sounds great, Derrick. I’ll call you,” I told him. “Maybe you can drive me home? We can let these two enjoy the rest of the night,” I said, winking at Kennedy.

She smiled, happy to have Mason all to herself.

They really looked great together, and if I were her, I wouldn’t let go of Mason anymore.

He seemed like a really good guy who wasn’t just talking to her to have some fun.

“You two enjoy the rest of the night, all right? Take good care of her,” I warned, looking at Mason.

“I will. Have a good night,” he replied, turning his attention back at Kennedy.

I’d say that was a successful night.

She was comfortable enough to stay with him on her own, and after getting rid of Derrick, I could turn into the naughty little slut, my true self, once I was back in my room and in front of my webcam.

It’s been a week since I’ve seen Riggs, but he stayed on my mind the whole damn time.

School has been a pain in the ass, and I had to focus on classes the whole week before Friday finally came around again.

It was the Friday my parents would leave to go to a spa retreat for Della’s birthday, leaving me on my own for ten full days.

I was excited as I got home, and after putting my schoolbag away, I went to take a quick shower and change into something more comfortable, meaning yoga pants and a large sweater.

There weren’t many days in which I wore an outfit like this, but since I didn’t have to sit in front of the webcam tonight, I had the chance to turn lazy.

I walked downstairs to get to the kitchen, and when I passed the living room, I stopped by the old jukebox Dad once got for his birthday to turn on some music.

I loved old songs from the sixties up until the eighties, so I set the mood and went into the kitchen to cook something for dinner.

I was starving, and thanks to Della going grocery shopping for me this morning, we had the fridge filled with all of my favorite things.

Tonight I would go for a broccoli salad with chicken breast and mashed potatoes on the side.

Quite the culinary gal.

I liked being alone in this big house, with music playing quietly in the background and the smell of delicious food filling the kitchen.

I had already planned the evening out, sitting cuddled up on the couch and watching a movie I haven’t seen in a while snacking on some chocolate and chips without anything to worry about.

Della and Dad thought I could use a few extra