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ried, freezing
me in mid-turn at the door. There was a pause. "Did Victoria..."
It was my turn to interrupt. "No, Margot. What happened between us was
just me and you. You are a very attractive woman. I just wish we could do
it again."
Margot smiled. "As do I. Marriages that can't withstand one night of
infidelity aren't very strong. But the even the strongest chain will break
if it gets pounded enough. Maybe there will be another time for you and I.
Victoria seems the forgiving sort." I left Margot, wondering if Victoria was
indeed the forgiving sort. I mean, this was Yuka's _best_ friend I had just
cheated on Yuka's with. Most of all, my wife hadn't been herself lately...
Damn, that was a quick walk home.
I cautiously entered the house, alert for flying objects. I was greeted
by complete silence. I tiptoed upstairs, nerves still on edge, guilt be-
ginning to roast my heart. No sign of her. I went back to the first floor.
Yuka Haneda still wasn't around, so I checked the garage, and saw that Yuka's car was
gone. I sat down, more agitated than reliev
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