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- Finn -
“If I didn’t know better,” Brian said, clearing Maeve’s empty glass and wiping down the bar. “I’d think you really like this woman.”
“Except you do know better.”
“Do I? I haven’t seen you flirt like that in years.”
“I can’t help how charming I am,” I said, lifting my beer. “It wasn’t personal.”
“You going to see her again?”
I hated the smug look on his face, hated how well he knew me. I didn’t want anyone to know me that well. It gave people too much power. Made it too easy for them to push my buttons.
“You are, aren’t you?” A slow smile reached his eyes. “Good man. She seems nice.”
“She is nice,” I said, remembering how my heart raced in my chest as she watched me play. “But it’s only a bit of fun. She’d never really go for a guy like me.”
“What makes you say that?”
I glared at him. “Don’t be stupid. She’s pure class, head to toe. And picky as they come. We’ve talked about it.”
“She seemed to enjoy your company.”
“I’m a high school dropout, Brian. As soon as she realizes that, it’s game over.”
“You got your GED.”
I scoffed. “I’ll be sure to mention that when she tells me about her Ph.D.”
His brows popped up. “She’s a doctor?”
“No. I don’t know. Probably not. That’s not the point.”
He scanned the bar to make sure no one was trying to get his attention. “What’s the point?”
“The point is I’m not interested in dating, and even if I were, no amount of charm could ever make up for the fact that I don’t have a degree.”
He squinted at me. “I’m sure I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t rather have a platinum album than a college degree.”
“That’s two platinum albums, asshole.”
“See. It’s not like you’re a deadbeat.”
“Easy for you to say.” I rolled my shoulders back. “You went to college.”
“Yeah, but it’s not like I use my degree. If anything, it was a total waste of time and money.”
I turned an ear towards him. “You wouldn’t have met Maria if you hadn’t gone.”
“True.” He hung his head and considered my words. “So much for thinking she was a cheap date. Cost me sixty grand just to meet her.”
“She’s worth it.”
He nodded. “Every penny.”
I smiled.
