A One Night Stand With Damien Smith

in her mind, a moment that refused to diminish. She missed the warmth of his presence, the way he made he

back to the bar where they had met. It felt silly to chase after something that migh

oid Mark's nagging today by going early." she whispered to herself, g

na. They had discussed everything about her return to the city and his fat

ng a hand through his hair, feeling a blend of love and frustration. "My sis

you know I'm working on my career here. I want to be there,

s tone. "I just wish it could be easier. You're all I think about, an

comforted by her words, but he couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. He

ts and familiar atmosphere welcomed her, but as she scanned the room, her heart submerged. Damien wasn't there.

lf, forcing a smile as she approached the bar. "You're

self lost in her thoughts. Why was she coming back to Damien? Who probably just wanted a one night stand. She

e sex replayed in her mind, mixing with doubts and insecurities. Maybe sh

n. He glanced at the picture of Gina on his desk, smiling and

ved on the edge of his memory, and he couldn't help but wonder what she was doing.

stand." he reminded himself. "You have a lif

lingered. What if he was missing out on something rea

ld leave, but she hesitated, trapped in a web of hope and uncertainty. The ni

a silent wish for the evening to have turned out differe

er by having the drink without him