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  I handed her my business card when we got outside. “Since we work so close, and I live in this neighborhood, too, no excuse to not hang out, right?”

  Sam nodded and reached into her purse. “Absolutely! Here’s mine. My cell is on it.” She pointed to Madison Square Park across the street. “I can’t believe they opened a Shake Shack in the park. I’ve always wanted to eat there. I hear the burgers are really good.”

  “You’ve never had Shake Shack? We have to rectify that immediately. Like next week.” We arrived at the top of the steps at the train station and she turned around to look at me.

  “Yeah, we’ll see. Anyway, thanks for a great night, Lucas. I had so much fun, and it was great to see you again.” We looked at each other and it was a little awkward. Like this was the moment for the date ending kiss. But we weren’t on a date—not really. Didn’t mean I didn’t want to kiss those full, red lips—because I did. And for a minute, she looked like she wanted me to.

  “Good night, Sam.” I leaned in to kiss her cheek—and lingered a moment. I thought I heard her gasp. She smelled so good.

  Sam gave me a warm smile. I couldn’t get over how damn beautiful she was.

  “Good night, Lucas.”

  I watched her as she headed down the steps to the subway. I wanted to see her again in the worst way. I hated seeing her look so sad, but she was married. Marc was a jerk, but there was a child involved and I was sure things were complicated, or else Sam would have left him. Starting anything with her, even a friendship, would be opening up Pandora’s Box.

  When I got back to my apartment, I took Sam’s business card out to get her cell.

  Me: It’s Lucas. Checking to make sure you got home OK.

  Her train was probably underground, but I was worried about her on the subway alone so late at night. Twenty minutes later, I heard my phone buzz.

  Sam: Thanks for checking. I’m home now. Hope to see you soon.

  Me: Shake Shack, Friday, 1PM

  Sam: OK. Sure. See you then

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