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EVERETTE:

I could not hear what they were talking about. Christina's shoulders were relaxed and comfortable as she continued talking to Vince as if they were long-lost friends.

Vince had this knack to make the women fall for him in a snap of a finger.

What if Christina will fall for his charms?

I shook my head.

That was not going to happen. She said she loved me.

Feelings fade, Everette. Especially if you're not doing anything.

"Mister. You're blocking my way," said a child with goggles on top of her head. She looked at me with pure curiosity in her eyes.

I was brought back to the present.

"Oh. Sorry." I stepped aside, allowing her to run to the next side of the pool.

As if reminded of something, she stopped. "Oh. My sister wants your number, Mister. May I have it?" she asked.

Scanning the surroundings, I saw a brunette woman wearing a purple two-piece suit and waved at me. She had a body to die for, but she did not interest me at all.

I preferred chubby women.

Seeing who I