DESPERADO: LUST & POWER

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n your entire life. Now tell me, how does that

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nstant, I thought I saw Bethany sitting there, but I knew my eyes were

alms about casual encounters and preferred not to involve themselves emotionally, I h

al of spending an evening with someone and then never speaking to them again. It simply wasn't who I w

of interest in it, but because there was only one woman I truly desired t

w it. If I genuinely wished to be wi

. Something was always transpiring in my life, whether it be related to busi

e had discussed how busy she was with her PhD program

and might have more free time made me think that she might consider

ing' isn't th

e younger siblings who learn from the mistakes of the

ever adhered to the norm, wo

fectionately placing h

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lthough even he seemed u

nd Mark from seeing each other or intimidate

needed a nudge to know we welcomed

ation without our knowledge. Pardon me for not being overly receptive to embracing

looking out for her and doing what we believed was in her best interest. That's what w

our intentions are good, even if they stem from

He raised

ust need to learn to trust u

ghter, attracting a few gl

hin my power. However, understand this: I have never, and will never, le

My father was a stern man, disciplined and demanding, but he also poss

ke this when his seri

brought me here tonight and what the true

o have a pleasant dinner with h

you've never done that with any of your childre

their own paths, and both are determined to explo

me in Paris. I believe the experience only fueled it. She possesses an inquisitive

nd the borders of Texas, except for a fe

ns. I simply don't see the appeal of leaving Texas w

everything?"

that I hold in high regard and wish to help flourish. There's an abundance of culture and activities to keep me engaged

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ur two youngest children are settled, as you like to put

you believe brings you happiness that you cannot reco

rn, father, but it's unne

at you desire in your life, someone who could make

e only thing, that I truly wanted. If she were a significant part of my life,

matter, Dad,

areful, you might miss out on the one thing that y

were fixed on something just over my shoulder. Intrigued, I f

is at the bar, accompanied by the person I had initially assumed was h