34] The Element Of Suprise

Three weeks later...

Mercedes stood in front of her full-length mirror, combing her towel-dried hair, humming and smiling as she prepared to pick up Ozgar from the airport. In the pit of her stomach, butterflies were fluttering. She was overjoyed to see him and couldn't wait to put her arms around his neck and kiss him to express her gratitude.

For the past few nights, Ozgar has managed to become the starring character in her most private dreams since the kiss they exchanged at the airport.

Now, don't go getting it twisted just yet....

Mercedes has no intentions of jumping into bed with Ozgar, but a little flirting and kissing can't hurt. She wasn't seeking a long-term commitment. You're probably familiar with the expression.

'In for a good time, not a long time.'

Well, this is the motto she'd like to live by for the next few years. She, above all others, understands that life is too short. And she felt her marriage was much shorter, oblivio