murder mystery | relationships
She Cradled the Smoking Gun: Ch 2
Paul realizes he has to choose between his girlfriend and his wife
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Paul stepped away from the bar with drinks in hand, giving the Long Island Ice Tea to Morgan. His normally wide, always-on smile was missing. He walked slowly to a spot on the patio overlooking the expansive city lights.
“Thanks.” Morgan took the drink and moved close to Paul. “You’re thinking, huh?”
“Yeah.” He sighed. “Let’s take a drive.”
“Okay.” She set her glass on a nearby table.
“Mulholland.”
“Sounds agreeable.” Morgan followed him to the valet.
Paul handed his ticket to the attendant, held Morgan’s hand, and waited until his Tesla arrived. The car was once a symbol of achievement but now it seemed mundane.
More people had them and the new car thrill had worn off. He left the hotel’s lot and drove toward Mulholland Drive, his favorite winding road overlooking the San Fernando Valley to the north and the sprawling lights of Hollywood and many other Los Angeles neighborhoods to the south.
