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peeled her eyes open, semi-conscious of their surroundings. The gray-haired lady was still talking on her phone. And she was still staring at them openly, eyes wider this time. Reluctantly, Jessa pulled away from Rob.
    "Well, I guess I better go," she said breathlessly.
    "I wish you didn't have to."
    "It wasn't my choice," she smiled ruefully.
    He grimaced. "I know." He reached for both of her hands. "I'll arrange to come back here sooner rather than later. I'll see you again soon, hopefully."
    "You better let me know the dates you'll be here so I can keep my calendar free for you," she jested.
    The elevator pinged and coughed up what looked to be at least twenty people, who all got off in a rush, making them stand aside. Then Rob held the door back so she could get in.
    "I'll call you, Jess."
    "Okay." She plastered a smile on her face for Rob as the door closed. The elevator started to travel down smoothly and her heart sank with it.
    Why, oh why, didn't I sleep with him three nights ago?
    She realised that even if it was the one and only time she did, it was better than never experiencing making love with Rob. She never thought she'd want a one night stand so much.
    Something way down deep inside of her whispered she had moved from casual to something else. She shook her head and refused to acknowledge that little voice. Rob was only up for casual sex. And she only wanted this for a once-in-a-blue-moon experience. She'd do well to remember that. Like Faye said, it was expecting certain outcomes that killed.

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    Rob stood staring at the closed elevator doors. Damn, he was ready to take her right there! But once again, he couldn't have her tonight. He groaned mentally at the agony he was sure to suffer for several days - maybe even weeks.
    He stood there unmoving for heaven knew how long until he heard a soft, motherly voice say, "I'm sure you'll see her again."
    He turned to the gray-haired lady and smiled at her. "Thank you. I hope it'll be soon."
    He started to walk back towards the hotel bar, where Andrea said she'd meet him. He didn't notice the elevator doors open but he heard the shriek. "Rob!"
    He twisted in the direction of the sound just as a leggy, strawberry blonde bombshell launched herself at him. She kissed him on the lips enthusiastically until he recovered from his surprise - and sheer relief that Jessa wasn't there to witness it. He pushed her away just as the gray-haired lady walked past with a balding man who must have come out of the elevator. The disgusted look the kindly, motherly lady gave him made him flush.
    "I am so glad to see you," Andrea said in a sultry voice as she ran her fingers over his chest.
    "You shouldn't have come." He didn't hide the irritation in his voice. When he got Andrea's text just before dinner saying that she had a surprise for him, he became worried. When she rang when he was having dinner with Jessa and told him she was already in a taxi on her way to his hotel, he was so annoyed with her. Andrea always did those kinds of unexpected things that probably would have pleased a partner but they didn't have that kind of relationship. And it seemed she still hadn't accepted they were no longer together.
    "I wanted to surprise you."
    "Andrea, you know the score. We're no longer an item. Besides, I'm already going home tomorrow."
    "I know what the score is, Rob. I'm crystal clear about it. What I'm here to tell you is that I'm happy to operate on your terms. I enjoy being with you too much. As for you going home tomorrow, I obviously got my dates mixed up, but it's okay. I still plan to stay here for a week. Maybe I could catch up with Will and make some new friends."
    His agitation increased at the thought of Andrea meeting with Will and his friends. That could easily lead to Jessa.
    "Why would you want to catch up with Will? You hardly know him."
    "Oh, come on. He spent a bit of time with us in Melbourne and he's one of your oldest friends. I'm sure he wouldn't mind having