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just handed him. “Day or night.”
    “ Um, okay?” she awkwardly accepted the business card but when she tried to give the money back, he adamantly refused to take it. Crossing his arms over his chest, he leaned against the cab until she sighed and put the money back in her purse. “Thanks, I guess.”
    He smile brightened but he didn’t move. “I’ll just wait her until you are safely inside, miss.”
    “ Uh huh.” She was so confused by his strange behavior but figured it was best to get inside quickly before he changed his mind and decided she’d make the perfect specimen to add to his blond hooker collection. She was happy to discover that she had no desire to jump the cabbie’s bones and her rational mind was working once again. But with his graying hair and portly body he was a poor substitute for Duncan in just about any situation.
    Glancing over her shoulder, she was dismayed to see that he was still standing there, watching her closely. Only, she didn’t get any hostile vibes from him. Turning back, she took another step when the door opened and light spilled out into the darkness. With a smile, Lexi took another step, eager to find comfort in Dima’s arms after her foolishness. She froze when the red head from the bar stepped out instead and Dima’s naked arm slid around her thin waist.
    Jumping into the shadows to give them some privacy, she held her breath as the red head purred huskily, “You have my number?”
    She ran a long red nail over Dima’s decidedly naked chest while he nodded his answer. Licking her lips, she whispered, “Call me.”
    “ I will,” he promised, letting her go. As she turned away from him, he swatted her on the butt, making her squeal. She simply smiled at him and sauntered towards the waiting cab. She stopped next to the shadows where Lexi was hiding and turned her head, looking directly at Lexi, “The blond from the bar.”
    “ The red head with Duncan.” Lexi’s heart pounded in her chest and she wasn’t sure why. There was something elemental about the red head, something dangerous, predatory. Even though Lexi didn’t feel threatened she felt as if the red head was studying her, checking for weaknesses.
    The red head smiled but didn’t say anything more, disappearing into the taxi and waiting until the cab driver got into the car. Startled to realize that the cabbie was still waiting for her to get inside, Lexi hastily sped up the walkway and darted through the door, slamming it with a bit more force than necessary.
    Pressing her hand over her racing heart, she leaned against the door and closed her eyes. What a strange, strange night. And if she never ran into Duncan again it would probably be for the best, no matter how much the thought of never being with him hurt.
    “ Lexi?” Dima’s voice interrupted her thoughts. Slowly, she opened her eyes to see him in the kitchen entry eating a sandwich, a pair of boxers hanging low on his waist. “How was your night?”
    “ I passed out before anything could happen and then I snuck away when I woke up and found him sleeping,” she blurted out, pushing herself off the door and drifting over to her best friend. Automatically, he opened his arms and she fell into them, relishing his strength as he hugged her. “It was not one of my best moments. How was your night?”
    She felt his smile and heard it in his voice, “Amazing.”
    “ Yeah; it looked amazing,” she heaved a sigh. “I guess I am just doomed to virginity.”
    He chuckled as he kissed the top of her head. “Get some sleep, minx.”
    “ You, too, Dima.” Dragging herself from his sheltering arms, she stumbled up the stairs to her bedroom, “I love you, you know.”
    “ I love you, too.”

Chapter 3 (Saturday)
     
     
     
    The next day, Lexi slept in until ten and she didn't make it to the office. Swallowing a few aspirin, she took a long shower to scour the residual lust from her brain and then got ready for her lunch date with the women of