You’re different from most of the people I’m around. I was dreadful at the game, but that didn’t mean I wasn’t enjoying the date, especially since I’d made peace with the fact that I knew I’d suck. I watched her for a few more moments, though, sure that she was suggesting that I murder the man. She offered the utensil, cupping a hand underneath it to catch stray droplets, and I took it from her. “Okay. The only question now was… what did I want?”
Wednesday, 3:20 pm
“Compared to the planet’s population, the number of people with more than a billion dollars is small.”
Astrid adjusted her stance as she held the putter in her hand and then tapped the ball. “Why didn’t you say anything a month ago, Marcus!” she shouted. “We met once,” Natalie said. I wasn’t sure who she was talking about. I’ve certainly thought of it.” She looked out at the green. Was there some unrequited feelings going on with my assistant? She didn’t say anything, only stared at me, chewing on her bottom lip—hardly sexy in this circumstance. Danni had confessed to not being interested
