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“No, I was here on business or grabbed so to remain impassive, but a trace of a smile crosses his lips

“Just asking”

“Are you jealous?”

“No”

“Yes, you are You’re jealous!” he exclai

“Maybe a little,” I ad

“Baby,” he takesto be jealous of I love you”

“I know, it’s just” I trail off, not wanting to finish

“Just what?” he asks, pushing the conversation

“I wonder what I ever did to deserve you”

“Oh, no, baby,” he says, shaking his head, “it’s h to have you inmy hand to his lips, he kisses it tenderly “Is there any way I can convince you to come to Italy with me?”

“No We’ve been over this, I’ll miss too much work”

The waitress brings over our wine and Chase orders “We’re each having the Oyster House clam chowder The lady will have broiled sea scallops and I’ll have grilled swordfish” She writes down our order and scurries away

“I’ll try toI can be without you”

“I’m sure you’ll be fine”