Leonel's Adam's apple moved noticeably. After a pause, he asked, "Do you want me to call a cab for you?"

"I can get one myself," she replied.

She discarded her dress into the trash. As she moved to Leave, Leonel's voice followed softly. "Did you dress up so elegantly tonight just to tempt me?"

Alexis didn't respond and she exited swiftly.

The door closed softly behind her. Leonel's gaze lingered on the closed door, his thoughts adrift.