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"Or your filthy fantasies," Janine quips and gives me a wink

"I hope so" I take another drink of my beer

I check out earlier than usual, citing a late night, and everyone goes “Uh-huh” and gives me the eye

"Serious," I say, holding my hands out in supplication "India's at the hospital and won't be coht, so cal about this to India until I give you the a-okay It'll be when she feels comfortable, okay?"

Ithem all in the eye To a person – with the exception of Janine, who is recalcitrant – they nod

"Janine?"

"Oh, all right," she says and waves her hand "I'll zip "

"I hope it won't be too long, but that's up to India"

We say goodnight and I leave, enjoying the friendly and casual relationship I have with my staff It’s only possible because they are truly professional in the office and I know I can reply on theht

I return to my aparted lion, feeling like I want India here right now so I can calood fuck I want her in my bed I want to wake up with her beside me

I'll be sleeping alone at least until Saturday

It's going to be a long night

The next day goes fast, and it's alo home for a quick shower

MARINA: Are you co by at around nine to ht up your alley

JON: Yes, I said I would I'll be there Just reo on a date with her, no harive her a chance tome but after that, it's entirely up to me