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As I's I answer it “Hello…” I say, still distracted by hts

“Hey, buddy I just wanted to check in and see if you had a chance to consider that investment proposal I emailed you?” Rick asks

I stir my coffee, and my , and I have no idea what he is talking about I decide to be completely honest with Rick because he is the only one I can talk to about this

“Honestly, I haven't given it a thought I' a sip of my coffee

“Why, what happened? I thought we already discussed this, and you had it all figured out?” Rick says, sounding both confused and concerned

Since I have decided to be honest, I ht I had, but things have happened I think I s for Cece, and it bothers me, to be honest”

Rick is silent a second before answering “I kind of expected this was going to happen When we talked about it that day at the coffee shop, you just didn't seem yourself,” he says

“Yeah, well, the only thing I can do now is end this quickly before it evolves into so I don't need,” I reply decisively

“I wouldn't do that if I were you,” he advises

“Why not?” I ask, even though I' his opinion

“This could be good for you I think you should give this a chance She seehly doubt she would hurt you In fact, she see to convince me