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“You’re in excellent spirits this morning.” Ian noted as his eyes rolled over me, “Who knew an act of service would put that winning smile on your face?”

I wanted to have a good week this week, it’s going to be packed but I intend on taking it one step at a time and keep a level head.

I shook my head, knowing he was referring to our agreement last night, and while I feel better that those people will be getting their jobs back it wasn’t what had me smiling.

I added more sugar to my sweet tea, “I was just reminded of a conversation I had with Hannah yesterday”

He turns giving me his full attention.

And I rolled my eyes, “After Friday she was a bit curious about our arrangement. So I told her we were friends”

“Friends” he repeats, his eyebrows going up you’d think he didn’t know the meaning of the word.

“Yeah, friends” I felt a flush rising up my neck “We’re… friends aren’t we?”

“If you think all this time I’ve been trying to become your friend, I must be doing something wr