Page 140 of A Very Fake Play


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“Let’s remedy that unfortunate situation. I’m Beckham,” he says. “What’s your name?”

“McKenzie.”

He extends a hand and I shake it.

“Pleased to meet you,” he says.

“Same.”

We hold each other’s gaze for a long beat, and I topple head first into the ocean of endless abyss of gorgeousness that are his eyes. I could float there for an eternity.

The waitress returns with our drinks.

We thank her.

She nods and moves to the other side of the bar.

I take a small sip of my drink.

“Is it to your liking?”

“It is,” I say. “Have you ever had a French 75?”

“Until a few minutes ago, I didn’t even know that was a drink.”

“Do you want to try?”

“If you don’t mind?”

I slide my drink towards him.

“Thank you.” He turns the glass so the imprint of my lipstick faces him.

He lifts the drink and takes a sip by placing his lips over the imprint of mine.

I arch both brows.

Why was that simple act sexual?

He drops the glass on the bar. “It isn’t what I expected.”

I frown.

“What?”

“You’re wearing my lipstick.”

“That was intentional,” he says. “It was my subtle way of touching my lips against yours.” He licks his stained lips.

“You’re boldandfearless.”

“I’m a straight shooter in everything I do, McKenzie.”

I shift in my seat. My eager lady parts approve of that statement.

“Let me wipe that off.” I reach for his lips, but he snatches my wrist.

“I haven’t given you permission to touch me, little one.”