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The party is in full swing an hour later People aresince we opened the doors I’ne when a couple walks up to me

“Youout her hand “I’o way back”

“Oh, it’s lovely toher hand and her husband’s They look atmoment before I ask Eli, “So, you’ve probably seen his art before?”

“I have, but not often He’s never enjoyed showing off his talents” The , and I can’t helpcouple

“That’s shocking,” I tell hi e my words haven’t sounded too forward Too excited for me to be just his employee

“He is one of a kind I’ve seen some incredible talent frolad to see he’s listened,” Eli tells rumpy asshole when he wants to be”

“A Eli to chuckle “I thought you said you’d be late,” Julian tells his friend as they shake hands I take note of how Julian kisses Kate’s knuckles as he lifts her hand to his mouth

“We were, and then Eli drove like a bat out of hell to get here on time,” she informs Julian with a smile Eli places his hand on her lower back before he presses a kiss to her cheek

“She loves when I do that”

Kate rolls her eyes, causing us all to laugh The co In this moment, Ime the advice I so clearly need when it comes to my new job, my new life

“I think we should check out Julian’s paintings,” Kate says “It’s lovely to meet you Hopefully, we’ll see you soon?” It’s a question that has h I’m not sure they will