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trust and faith so many times it was something else on the list of things
she didn t deserve.
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 I didn t trust you, and for that I m sorry. More sorry than you ll
know. I know you were only helping when you lined up those catering
jobs. Her eyes implored him to understand.
 I never wanted to control you. He reached out to her and took her
hand, creating a living link between them.  I know it must have looked
that way. Especially after the way I acted after the brunch. There s no
excuse for my behaviour. It was childish and petty and I m not proud of
it.
 You re the most honest, ethical person I know, she whispered,
squeezing his fingers.  To drive you to do that, I must have really hurt
you. I never wanted anyone to get hurt, she said thickly.
 Then don t do this, he implored her.  Don t ask me to leave the Pick
and Choose. Don t ask me to leave you.
Oh, why did it have to be so difficult? They were making so much
progress here, but if they wanted a personal relationship, it would be
better to keep the professional separate. Why couldn t they each be
successful in their own right, and meet on equal ground?
 I think it would be better for us if we kept business and personal
separate. Don t you know how confusing this has been for me? I wanted
to tell you the truth so badly that afternoon in my office.
 About the arrest.
 No. She took her hand away from his.  About why I left your
parent s anniversary party. I ran from you at the brunch because when
you kissed me, I& I knew I was in too much danger of letting my heart
rule my head. I wanted you so much& and I vowed not to let blind trust
take over my life again. Her neck drooped.  I don t trust myself, you see.
 You wanted me.
 You sound surprised. You shouldn t be. I ve wanted you for a long
time, Ric. Almost since the beginning.
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The words echoed through the apartment, over the drone of the TV,
sinking in to both of them. Katie s lower lip quivered.  Oh, I m so tired of
fighting.
 Then don t. Ric s reply was a husky whisper that sent chills down
her spine.  Don t make me leave. We can run it together.
 I d ruin it. If you want it so bad, you can buy out my half and I ll
start another business.
Ric stepped backward at the suggestion, surprised. The Pick and
Choose to himself, while she moved on? The thought hadn t crossed his
mind, and he d never feel right knowing he was profiting from her work.
Besides, the restaurant wouldn t seem the same without her energy and
commitment. She was what made it special.
 Katie, no. I m not letting you get away this time. I did that ten years
ago. I just accepted the situation and moved on. I m not doing that now.
I m not walking away from you.
 I walked away from you, remember? She met his eyes squarely,
despite the fact her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.
 I let one conversation ruin our friendship. I let it hurt me instead of
seeing it for what it was.
 And I was unspeakably callous with your feelings, rather than
standing up for what I knew was the right thing.
 Are we going to trade blame all night? He attempted a laugh but it
fell flat.  Please. There has to be a way for us to work this out.
 I don t see how, she answered.  I want to be with you, Ric, but I m
still afraid to mix business with& with& 
 Pleasure? He slid closer, whispering the word in her ear, feeling her
shiver against him. Taking a risk, he placed his hand on the hollow of
her back, pulling her the few inches closer he needed and laying his lips
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on hers.  Like this? he murmured, softly molding her lips beneath his
until he felt her resistance melt. He dragged his mouth from hers and
bent at the knees so he could trace tiny kisses along her jaw and down
the side of her neck. Her body was warm and yielding, so right in his
arms at last, a willing participant. His hand drifted lower, over the soft
fabric of her sweatpants, gripping the buttock beneath.
She moaned against him and he knew that whatever his attachment
to the Pick and Choose, if he were forced decide between the restaurant
and Katie, there was no contest. Business was business. Love was for a
lifetime.
 I ll sign, he said against her ear. Her chest rose and fell heavily
against his and he knew it was the right thing.  If it s the only way I can
have you, I ll sign.
She pulled away sharply, putting a few feet of distance between them.
 You re not thinking with your brain right now.
 It ll be all yours, he confirmed, his heart sinking.  You ll no longer
be The Girl Most Likely to Have Fun. You ll be Katie Buick,
Businesswoman and Girl Most Likely to Succeed.
 Thank you, thank you for doing this! Katie rushed forward to hug
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