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his decision to create a whole new Markus - a more gentle and loving version of himself - was a conscience decision.
    Instead of making her angry, it humbles Brianna that he could change so much just for her. But the irony of his sacrifice isn’t lost on her. As much as she hates to admit it, she still longs to see the side of Markus that Georgie could never accept.
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    The rest of the drive to the restaurant is a blur for Brianna.  They both seem caught up in their own thoughts, only sharing some small talk along the way. 
    When they arrive at Hugo’s, Brianna is surprised that Markus hands over the keys to the valet to park his baby.  Thankfully, he comes to her side to help her out of the car.   In her three-inch fuck-me heels and tight little black dress, it’s all she can do to get out. Markus takes the opportunity to hold her close for a few seconds after helping Briana out of the low-slug car.  The look in his eye is unsettling and Bri suspects he’s still thinking about their discussion on the way here. 
    Trying to lighten the mood, she stands on her tippy toes and pulls him down into a quick but satisfying kiss.  “Let’s go enjoy our dinner, Mr. Lambert.”  He quickly plasters a smile on his face and offers his arm to his wife.
    Despite the crowd of waiting patrons hovering around the reception desk of the upscale restaurant, they are seated immediately.  It’s clear to Brianna that Markus must be a regular because the maître d’ greets him on sight and whisks them away to a candlelit circular booth in the back of the restaurant.  The location affords them privacy.  The waiter, David, is there almost immediately and greets Markus by name.  “Good evening, Mr. Lambert.  It’s nice to have you back with us again, and in the evening this time.”
    “Hello again, David.  I decided I couldn’t keep Chef’s excellent food a secret from my wife any longer.  She has the right to enjoy Hugo’s too.”
    “Well, this is an honor,” the waiter says with a nod of his head. “Welcome, Mrs. Lambert.  I’ll do my best to make sure your first visit with us is a good one.”
    A wave of gratitude washes over Brianna, and she again admonishes herself internally for trying to make things more complicated than it needs to be in her storybook marriage. She tells herself she will learn to appreciate her husband instead letting her unreasonable sexual hang-ups destroy what they have.   . 
    “Earth to Brianna.” Markus is squeezing her hand. “What would you like to drink, sweetheart?”
    “Sorry,” she says. “I think I’ll have a Cosmo tonight, David.”
    “Excellent choice, Mrs. Lambert.  I’ll be back with your drinks and some breadsticks in a bit.”
    The first half of dinner flies by without incident.  The Cosmos are strong and by the third one, Bri is feeling tipsy.  Wanting to heat Markus up before they head out to dancing, she slides closer to him in the booth. As she enjoys her dinner, she slyly slides her left hand up and down his lap hidden under the table. She hears his sharp intake of breath and giggles as she feels his growing hardness straining against his pants.
    “I see you’re getting as anxious as I am for some dirty dancing tonight at the club,” she says.  “You never mentioned where it is and who the friend is that owns it.”
    It takes Markus a minute to respond as distracted as he is by her teasing strokes to his manhood.  “It’s only about fifteen minutes away and it’s no one you know.  He’s an old friend of mine from my fraternity in college.  We went a stretch there without seeing much of each other, but our paths have crossed more this past year.  I’m anxious for you to meet him tonight.”
    “Oh, this is great.  Other than your old roommate, James, I haven’t met many of your friends from your time at Northwestern.  I’m excited to meet him.”
    “Well, he’s been pressuring me to meet you too, so tonight’s the night.” 
    Brianna