Why are you making a joke out of this?" she asks. "Because it's stupid, Nik. There's not even room in my day to think about someone else.
Simone ElkelesWhen my eyes meet his gaze as we're sitting here staring at each other, time stops. Those eyes are piercing mine, and I can swear at this moment he senses the real me. The one without the attitude, without the facade[...]
Simone ElkelesYou were lookinโ at me like you wanted to kiss me.โ I force a laugh. โYeah, right,โ I say sarcastically. โNobodyโs watchinโ if you want to, you know, try it. Not to brag, but Iโm somewhat of an expert.
Simone ElkelesA garter. Youโre supposed to take it off and keep it as a memento. K-k-kinda like a trophy for going far sexually with a girl. Itโs stupid, really. And kind of d-d-degrading if I think about it too m-m-much.โ โI know what it is,โ he says, amusement evident in his voice. โI just wanted to hear your explanation.
Simone ElkelesWe deserve each other, Luis โฆ and I need you just as much as you need me. Hold me.โ He steps closer, but hesitates. โIf I do, mi chava, I canโt promise Iโll be able to let you go.
Simone ElkelesAlex, Add it up. No matter how much you want her in your life, she doesnโt belong. A triangle canโt fit into a square. Just pointing out the factsโ "โGraciasโ I donโt point out that if itโs a big enough square, a small triangle can fit inside perfectly. All you have to do is make a few adjustments.
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