"No offense, Edward, but $20 isn't going to buy you any sexual favors."
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"Damn inflation," I lament, shaking my head.
"Besides," she continues, "I gave five to Esme for stealing your head."
"Who's Esme?"
"Our shampoo girl. Her parents left her behind when they came to the states from Brazil. She was raised by her grandparents until she finished high school and Esme's parents were finally able to send for her. She puts in a solid ten hour day of back-breaking work at the salon and then takes her ESL class at night."
"Hmm, does she give a good massage?" I look askance.
"Maybe I'll just let you find out next time, Buster!"
A/N: One more today...