She Leaves

I can only dodge so many bullets; Mary thought as she released her hold on the man and started to leave. She had come dangerously close to doing things she wasn’t prepared for, and this could possibly be a big mistake. I'm so turned on I don't think I could stop like I did with Akoni and Geoffrey. Yeah no more mistakes tonight for this girl

"Sorry," Mary whispered as she rushes out of the video.

Once outside she stops, leans her head against the wall, and pauses for a moment to take a breath. When she opens her eyes again, there is a slightly disheveled man looking at her with concern.

"Sorry," he starts. "It's my fault for being so bold. I shouldn't have... I shouldn't have been so forward."

"No," Mary shyly whispered as she stared at the floor. "I've not been myself today. I was enjoying it too much. I guess I got scared."

"If you want we can go get a cup of coffee or a bite to eat," The man says trying to reassure her.

Mary looks up at him taking him in for the first time. He's older. At least in his late thirties. But his eyes are so kind. I wish I hadn't broken it off.

"I can't. I need to get some sleep before the first day actually starts," Mary said mentally kicking herself for being such a coward.

"I understand," the man replied disappointment spreading across his face. "Listen, I'll be here the whole con. If you'd like to get together later, I'd like that. We don't have to do anything more than talk or walk around. To tell the truth one of my favorite things to do is explore Tomorrow Con with someone who has never been before."

"Easy to tell it's my first time huh?" Mary said a bit ashamed of herself.

"Well, after coming to this thing for twenty years straight I have a sixth sense for those who are new to the con experience," The man says giving his best reassuring smile. He then reaches into his wallet, pulls out a business card, and hands it to Mary.

Mary quickly scanned the card before remarking. "You're a lawyer!"

"Yeah, Greg Campbell attorney for the defense at your service," the man said making a long formal sweep. "It's nice to come somewhere that has less scum and villainy from my typical day."

With that, Greg turned to leave. "My name's Mary. Mary Currie."

"It was a pleasure to meet you, Mary Currie. I hope you have a great first day. I look forward to hearing all about it," Greg said before stepping on the elevator and disappearing.