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then, Sofia." I smiled and reached for my drink, taking my time to sip at it as I forced myself to stay focused. If Lila wanted to get rid of me, and felt that Sofia would be a perfect match for me, then I had no choice but to give it a chance.
    I didn't want to end up like Geoff. A woman in my life would change that for me, I was without question over that point. Somehow, I had figured that woman to be Lila, but apparently she hadn't felt the same. That was more obvious at this moment than ever before.
    "Well, my father is a real estate mogul. I've tried a few things over the last few years, but am ready to settle down now I think. I'm twenty-eight and ready to plunge into my career and a relationship. I've modeled for the last few years, but having people poke and prod you gets old after a while." She smiled and I couldn't help but return the gesture.
    "I bet. I'm in real estate. We're always poking and prodding people, too."
    "My father says the same thing." She chuckled.
    We ordered and I spent the next hour listening to the soft tone of her voice, and despite my misgivings, found myself being lulled into a comfortable place by it. She was intelligent, funny and quite goal driven. The fact that she wanted to learn more about the real estate market spoke to my soul. Sharing what I did with someone every day would be incredible, though it wasn’t a necessary expectation.
    Over the meal we discussed our various desires for children and our reasons for not being married yet. She was too focused on her future and trying to ensure that all the proper pieces were in place to create her desired outcome. I liked her a lot. Physically, she was off the charts. The fact that she could hold my attention and keep me engaged was astounding as well, especially under the circumstances.
    "Tell me more about why you're still single, Asher. You're incredibly handsome, driven and seem to have a fantastic personality. What skeletons are hidden in your closet? Something must be driving the other girls away?" The smile that played on her lips was sexy and fun.
    "I honestly just haven't found the right woman. I move at two hundred miles an hour and just haven't found someone that kept my attention in conversation, the office and the bedroom all at the same time."
    "Sounds like a tall order." She lifted her drink to her lips and let the glass linger, the slight narrowing of her eyes telling me that she liked what she saw.
    All of the sudden, guilt rolled over me and I felt dirty. I wanted to reach over and touch her face, to see if her skin was as soft as Lila’s.
    Lila brushed by my thoughts and I lost the desire to do anything with Sofia. What was I even doing there? I wasn't a cheater.
    It's not cheating, you idiot. You're just associates in a business arrangement. She doesn't want you, remember? She set you up on this date. She's your matchmaker and while you are interested in her, the feeling isn't mutual. Obviously.
    "Asher? Did I lose you?" Sofia laughed softly, catching my attention.
    A smile lifted my lips. "No, sorry. Just thinking through whether I agreed with you."
    "About a woman being able to truly keep up with you?"
    "Yes. I believe it's possible. She's out there. Or maybe she's right here."
    Her cheeks colored a light pink, making her even more beautiful. If Lila had wanted anything to do with me, she would have been sitting across from me, but she wasn't.
    My perfect match was.

6 - Lila
    If I thought Sofia was gorgeous in the picture, I hadn't seen anything yet. Meeting with her in person left me wanting to tie a rock to my ankle and dive off the nearest pier. I shouldn't have made such a quick decision to set her and Asher up on a dinner date, but I knew if I didn't move fast, I would lose my nerve.
    She had been more than willing to meet up with me and to have dinner with him. Her dress fit beautifully, as if it was made specifically for her. And it probably was. She screamed elegance and wealth. She had been beyond excited,