CHAPTER FIFTY

Jake resumed his pacing, thinking.

"Kora..." He said, as he suddenly stopped pacing.

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Monday evening, Jake was already sitted at Claire's bar sipping whiskey from his glass, while watching--longingly--- as she worked so efficiently. She was in her casual wear as usual. Still, she looks so beautiful. Watching her, put his mind at ease, at least, for this moment.

He has been sitting there for almost an hour now.

It was just herself and Brody.

Jake had ran into Zoey lurking outside the bar on his way in.

"Oh fuck!!!" She had exclaimed, startled by his sudden appearance.

Jake remained silent, watching her.

"You startled me!" She said trying to regain her composure.

"What are you doing here?" Jake asked, ignoring her banter.

"Well..."

"You are obviously not on duty today.." Jake continued giving her a slow once-over, scanning from her head to her toe.

Zoey felt shiver run through her spine...and heat between her thighs!

"My God! Why is he staring at me like that?!!" Zoey