He hadn’t felt this jealous and hurt since his college days. I’m losing it, he thought as he sat at one of the card tables. This one has really done a number on me.It wasn’t until a few good rounds of cards had passed through his hands and a stack of chips was in front of him, that he began to relax. “Women,” he mumbled aloud. “Can’t live with them—”“Can’t live without them.” Professor Greggor’s voice rang in his ears. The man in his staple safari gear handed the dealer a few chips. “Cash my friend out, please.”“Shit. Is that really you?”“Take your money, son. You can buy me a drink at the bar.”The two men got their liquor and found two empty stools in the corner of the large room. It was a good place to talk privately, but still watch everything going on. “Can I assume you came back for me?”“You sound disappointed.” The professor chuckled. “Does it have anything to do with the lovely princess? I couldn’t help but notice you arrived with her.”Tripp shook his head in frustration.
