Super Mega [2] by Nolan Fury

Author:Nolan Fury [Fury, Nolan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Nolan Fury
Published: 2018-06-02T22:00:00+00:00

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Incredible.

That was the only way to describe it.

Quinn had the penthouse suite at the top of the Hurley Tower. The design was sleek and minimalist. Floor-to-ceiling windows offered a panoramic view of the city that was breathtaking. Lights flickered and shimmered in the distance. She had a large terrace with an infinity pool. A kitchen with every gadget a chef could need. A fully stocked bar. A giant flat-screen display. An omni-phonic sound system that made it feel like a live band was inside your head. A Picasso hung on the wall. I don’t know how it got here, or how she could afford it. But there it was.

“I guess 25,000 credits is nothing to you,” I muttered.

“I’ve been fortunate. I’ve made some good business decisions.” She smiled and left it at that. “Guest-rooms are down the hall, take your pick. The master bedroom is over here,” she said, pointing. It was information that she didn’t need to add. I wondered if it was a subtle invitation. “Can I get you anything to drink?”

“Sure. Whiskey.”

“Coming right up.” She moved the minibar. “Ice?”

“Sure.”

She scooped a few cubes into the glass then poured the amber liquid. The ice crackled and popped. She made one for herself, then we toasted.

“To new friends,” Quinn said.

“To new friends!”

We clinked glasses and sipped the whiskey.

“This is good stuff.”

“It’s all the way from Ceti Zeta 3.”

I didn’t even want to ask how much it cost. “I figured you’d have some type of service bot to take care of a place like this.”

“I do. But I gave Conrad the week off. I sent him on a star cruise. He had never been on one before and I figured he could use a break.” She took another sip of her drink and gazed at me with those big blue eyes.

There was an awkward pause.

“So, I really don’t know much about you. And since you are staying in my home…”

“What do you want to know?”

She shrugged, pondering it for a moment. Then she changed subjects. “I love the view at sunset. Come on.”

She grabbed my hand, pulling me to the terrace. We leaned against the railing, and the wind fluttered her pink hair. She stared at me with a quizzical look on her face. “So, what’s your most embarrassing memory?”

I arched an eyebrow at her. “Really? That’s what you want to know?”

“Yeah. I can tell a lot about a person by whether they’re willing to expose their vulnerabilities.”

“Hmm. Let me think about this one.”

“I take it you’ve had quite a few.” She grinned.

“I’ve had my fair share. What about you?”

“I asked you first.” She paused. “Okay. I’ll give you an easy one. What’s your greatest memory?”

“Graduating the Naval Air Station. I’ve never felt so proud in my entire life.”

“What’s your worst memory?”

I didn’t have to think hard about that. The question hit me like a punch to the gut. It brought that painful moment rushing back.

Quinn could see my obvious distress. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have asked that. You don’t have to answer.

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