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she pulled up

in her vintage Mercedes Benz,

something

she won

in the divorce settlement.

the valet opened

her door

and took her keys.

she was wearing a cowboy

hat,

and pearls.

and a fluffy white dress.

yellow

boots of Spanish leather.

we walked

into the steak house together

where she

ordered a martini.

her go to place for online dates.

she then asked me if i was going

to cowboy up

and buy her

a 32 ounce rib eye steak

with all

the trimmings.

the specialty

that week.

i told her no, i'm not a cowboy.

and besides

the kitchen

is closed.

the bartender nodded, true,

that's true, missy,

and winked at me.