Marlissa asked the girls to join them.

The two girls chatted with Ryan and Marlissa about other topics such as living in a small town, their jobs, and long-term goals and dreams. Ryan mentioned some of his research on ancient Mesopotamia, even visiting northern Iraq. As a teacher Beth was curious but Veronica was more interested in talking to Marlissa.

"Would you like to join us a nightcap at our hotel room?" Marlissa asked with a subtle glow of her green eyes. The two girls nodded. It was obvious to Ryan that they were not only smitten by Marlissa's unearthly beauty but her magical power of charm.

Ryan paid for everyone's drinks and food and escorted the three women out, with looks of jealousy from the men in the bar. He couldn't help but to smile back at them smugly that he was going back to the hotel with a gorgeous redhead, blonde, and brunette.