"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."

willing

oil or... Kevin ends

does work

sight of a vendor selling candy apples, "I want

it." Everett stood

didn't follow. Instead, she took out her phone to

a memento

she could put her phone away, she heard someone calling her,

Dorothy looked up-

two girls seemed

the ones who had been taking pictures of Everett at

"Can we help you?"

if your brother has

moment to grasp what they

like

were the same age, she was indeed younger than

really did make

Yes, he has a girlfriend," Dorothy said

she was

We wanted to ask for his WhatsApp, never mind since he's

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