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Lincoln Strickland: Good Or Too Good To Be True?

As she waded through the sea of people Seph felt his presence following her. Her body could feel the heat of his own as he followed closely behind her. As she got closer to her table Seph spotted her sister talking to a man but she couldn't make out who he was as his back was facing her. When they were only a few yards from the table he strode off leaving Sera to sip her Cosmo.

Seph approached the table and saw Sera silently appreciate the view Seph's partner provided. A feral glint filled Sera's emerald eyes and Seph felt a spark of jealousy.

'Whoa there girl what are you jealous over? He's not yours and you aren't going to claim him anyway.' Taking a breath to calm her confusing hormones Seph began the introductions.

"Sera this is Lincoln, Lincoln this is my sister Sera."

"A pleasure to meet you Sera." Lincoln took Sera's hand in his, causing a strange stir of emotion in the pit of Seph's stomach.

"Likewise, Mister Lincoln." Even Sera could use her manners when the situation warranted.

Releasing Sera's hand Lincoln turned and looked expectantly at Seph. Confused as to what he was after Seph stared back at him.

"I don't think I've had the pleasure of learning your name." Sera's laughter trilled across the table making Seph flush in embarrassment.

"I'm so sorry it's Seph. Seph Noble."

'Smooth Noble', Seph berated herself.

"Seph?"

"Oh it's short for Persephone but no one calls her that. She hates using her given name." Sera called out before Seph could try to avoid offering her full name.

"Persephone." Lincoln softly said her name elongating the syllables sending a small shudder down her back.

"A beautiful name for a beautiful woman." He grabbed her hand and placed a chaste kiss on its back. His thumb caressed the underside of her wrist sending another shudder down her spine. Releasing her hand Lincoln reached into his pocket and retrieved a business card.

Lincoln Strickland, CFO

SL HOLDINGS

"I would love to take you out for dinner tomorrow night. My direct contact info is on the back. Give me a call and we can set something up." Seph turned the card over too shocked to give an immediate response.

"It was a pleasure to meet you Sera." Lincoln retrieved Seph's hand and placed a final kiss on the back of her hand.

"Until tomorrow Persephone." And with that final farewell, Lincoln purposefully strode off.

Seph stared after Lincoln's receding form as a wave of longing crashed over her.

'Girl you've been too long without a man!'

"Not only does my sister leave with a sexy man but she comes back with a whole new one. Sepphy your slut is showing!"

Sera's playful comment was the mental splash of cold water she needed.

"Shut up Sera! That man you sent me off with was a pig. And Lincoln is not at all my type."

"Not your type? Since when is gorgeous not your type? He is everyone's type!" Her baby sister had a point but Seph wasn't going to relent. Dating a lion wasn't worth the pain. She would be the lead in her relationships or die alone. It was a dark way to look at it but it's better to be alone than be miserable with someone else.

"Damnit Seph you better call him! Don't you dare blow him off or I will date him myself!"

"I'm not calling him Sera. It wouldn't work out anyway."