"Can't help it, work's been crazy busy."

"I was strapped for cash at the time, and swamped with stuff."

Somehow, being buried in work every day made me feel more grounded than ever.

"So, what's next on the agenda?"

Everett had cleared his schedule for the day, ready to go with the flow.

"How about a movie? Isn't that part of the classic date playbook?"

"We're not at work, no need for a 'playbook'," Everett said with a slight frown, then turned to check which floor the cinema was on.

We decided on a romance movie, but it wouldn't start for another hour.

I grabbed us some popcorn and pulled Everett to sit on a bench near the cinema entrance.

"No wonder dating is a hit with the youngsters; it does feel pretty awesome."

"If you like it, I'll make time at least once a week just for you."

At that, Dorothy immediately waved her hands, "No way! The Lopez Corporation has too much on its plate, and when my own venture takes off, I'll be swamped too! Let's just savor these moments instead." "I can always make time."

something he was willing

oil or... Kevin ends up bearing the brunt

does work

Dorothy's eyes lit up at the sight of a vendor selling

Everett stood up immediately and headed

she took out her phone to snap a

keep a memento

away, she

Dorothy looked up-

two girls

had been taking pictures of Everett at the

"Can we help you?"

um, we were wondering if your brother has a

took Dorothy a moment to grasp what they

looked like

they were the same age, she was indeed younger than

school uniform really did

has a girlfriend," Dorothy said

even if she was

We wanted to ask for his WhatsApp, never

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