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coma, and I’ve been so lonely and I just . . .”
    â€œThat’s enough,” London replied vehemently, her color now returning and blazing into a fiery red. “Please move so I can get out.”
    â€œLondon, please . . .”
    â€œNow, Rick!” she ordered. He rose from his seat and she squirmed out. She dug through her purse and threw some cash on the table. She picked up the roses and tossed them, saying, “Here, take these to your wife. She needs them much more than I do.” She turned and walked out of the restaurant onshaky legs, tears welling in her eyes. As she waved to hail a cab, she vowed never to be without her own transportation again.
    When she arrived home, she undressed and took a hot bath. She cried silently as the steam penetrated her, soaking away her anxiety. As she recounted the events of the past few days, she wondered what was going on with her. Have I lost my good judgment? Have I lost my mind? She was exasperated, and the last thing she needed right now was another married man in her life, especially that scoundrel. She realized she had been ignoring her own intuition. Her instincts had her running from Rick the moment they kissed, and she never should have doubted herself.
    She remembered another thing her grandmother used to say: “London, there are two kinds of women in this world, those who men cheat on, and those who men cheat with. You just have to decide which one you’re going to be.” She was beginning to understand this more every day, and although both choices seemed painful, she wondered why anyone would ever want to be a wife at all. She had resolved one thing, though: there was no replacing Deacon. There was nobody who could. After her bath, she crawled into bed, curled up around her pillow, and cried herself to sleep.

Chapter 5
JUCY FILET MIGNON
    T he season was changing, the air getting chillier and, thankfully, Deacon had resumed his virtual role in her life. His work pace had slowed down a bit and he had returned to heat up her nights with ever more intense sexual sessions via webcam. She was grateful and relieved. They were thriving on each other’s company almost daily again. She longed for him to visit, but she kept those thoughts to herself.
    But London’s silent wish came true. Deacon called to tell her that he had to fly into New York on business the following week. He was overseeing a merger between a European and an American corporation. She was even more thrilled when she realized that her law firm represented the U.S. corporation’s interest, so she would also be attending the same meeting. She immediately called La Fontaine Hotel, where the merger conference was being held to check on the availability of a suite. She spoke with Monique regarding reservations and she was informed that all of the rooms were booked, with the exception of the Imperial Suite, which was five thousand square feet of pure luxury.
    â€œI’ll take it!” She continued to arrange for early check-in sothat she could take advantage of the amenities before Deacon’s arrival that day.
    London requested a few more days off from work for the weekend following the conference so that she could spend time with Deacon during his stay in New York. She busied herself preparing everything in advance for the merger to ensure that everything would go smoothly. She didn’t want any disruptions getting in the way of reuniting with her lover.
    Her talks with Deacon became more passionate over the next week as the day of the conference grew closer. She was overcome with anticipation. She felt as if she were weightless and floating when she thought about being in his arms again. Her skin tingled as she daydreamed of his touch.
    Thursday morning arrived. The conference was scheduled for Friday morning, but Deacon was flying in that afternoon, so he would be free for the evening and he was all hers! She took a shower and tied her