“Yes, here you are, rubbing my calves and telling me all about the muscles and ligaments in my legs. Are you happy at your job?”
“Happy? I suppose I am. It pays well, and I have a pretty good life in New York, all things considered.”
“But…”
“But well…like you said, here I am telling you I wanted to be a chiropractor.”
She sat up. “I think it’s time I go to bed.”
He stood up with her.
“Do you want to go to lunch tomorrow?” he asked abruptly.
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But, when his acquisition firm sets its sights on Elle's family business, his tidy life goes awry. As things unravel, so do all his preconceived notions of love and what makes a perfect partner.
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I like the gentle nudge that says, "I don't want you to go, but I won't make you stay." At least that's how I interpret the sudden lunch offer. ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you Angelica. :-)
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