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INDIA: JON!!!!

JON: Okay, okay Have it your way We'll meet for breakfast and talk

INDIA: Sounds good to ht?

JON: See you then

I putthe ships in the harbor

The next et up and shower, then dress for the day in my typical business suit and heels, my hair pulled back in a neat bun,today with some suppliers for a part we need for the drone prototype, so I want to look as professional as possible When I arrive at Mulligan's, Jon is already there,paper in the other He set to the table, leaning over to pull out my chair He kisses me, a friendly kiss He never would have kissed me before all this happened

We were just business partners and friends

I sit, and the waitress coet my usual omelet with bacon and a cup of coffee, then turn back to Jon, who's folded his paper and is waiting, his arms crossed on the table, his expression expectant

"How are you this ?"

"In public, fully clothed, surrounded by other people, and unrin at him

"You alere," he says, his eyesover my face "No matter what I tried"

"Really?" I say, unable to keep fro on h to your orbit"

He sain, the huone fro serious…

"India, this has been going on between us for five years For five years, I've tried to indicate that I'm interested in you as more than a business partner, but you've always pushed me away"

"And our business partnership has flourished Pacifica is very successful"