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"So, hoas your day?" I say, trying not to flinch as we’re nearly hit by another taxi "Hoas the et the Arcodas Group as clients it’ll be seriously good news They’re expanding hugely at thetiet the to start preparing a pitch But I’m hopeful I’m definitely hopeful"

"Well done!" I beaives a wry smile "In fact… it was adht "I kneould be!"

"And hoas your day?" says Luke as ing round a corner at about a hundredall over "Absolutely perfect I adore Milan!"

"Really?" Luke looks intrigued "Even without this?" He reaches into his pocket and produces otten all about that

"Even without e to buy you a little soe and watch excitedly as Luke pulls out the belt

"Becky, that’s… wonderful!" he says "Absolutely…" He trails off, turning it over in his hands

"It’s to replace the one I ruined," I explain "With the hot wax, remember?"

"I remember" He sounds utterly touched "And… this is really all you bought in Milan? A present forand clear es are based on honesty and trust If I don’t tell hi that trust

But if I do tell hiency credit card Which I’m not sure is such a solid idea

I don’t want to spoil the last precious ument

But we’re married, I think in a rush of emotion We’re husband and wife! We shouldn’t have secrets! OK, I’ht now

"Luke--"

"Wait" Luke cuts ize"

Apologize?