Hanson had been lied to two times, so he didn't believe that she had a reward waiting for him. The guy looked at her quizzically, apparently doubtful of the promise she made.
Vania patted his shoulder. "Relax. You'll love it this time," she said. It looked like she wasn't lying this time.
"Fine." Hanson put his trust in her again. He was fine even if she was lying. She was his wife anyway. He stayed with her and watched her work. He loved seeing her work. Her serious look was always so attractive.
She nudged around sheepishly. "Get up. They're staring at us."
Oh, she's embarrassed. He got up and put her down on the chair, while he took up the seat beside her, though they were still close together. He said, "I'm free this afternoon. I can stay around."
Larry had been listening to him all this time, and he almost felt like screaming. No, you're busy this afternoon! You have two international meetings later, then a video conference with the top brass, and you have a bunch of files to sign. That isn't nothing, you know? Larry wouldn't disturb him, of course, or he might be demoted to work in a remote place. His job was to take over all the work while his boss was on dates. Larry thought to himself, I'm still single! I want a girlfriend too!
Bryan and Jennifer hadn't been talking for a while. While Hanson and Vania were flirting, they exchanged a look, and Bryan grabbed her hand during a break. "Come with me."
"What is it? Let me go?" Jennifer quickly said. Don't grab me out of the blue like that. There's a ton of people here. Why is he holding my hand?
"I need to tell you something, Jennifer." Bryan finally realized what he had to do, and he took Jennifer to a quiet area. "I do have something to say."
They were alone in a quiet spot. Jennifer held her arm nervously and muttered, "Make it quick. We gotta go back to set soon."
Bryan heaved a sigh, as if holding back his nerves.
Bryan's silence was wearing Jennifer's patience thin. "Make it quick, or I'll be going now." She was about to leave.
"Jennifer!" Bryan held her hand. "Wait. I'll say it. I'll say it right now."
"Okay, so say it." She stopped. I wonder if he's going to say the thing I'm thinking.
Bryan heaved another sigh, but this time, he made up his mind. He stared into Jennifer's eyes. "It's been a while since we talked." It had only been a few days, but it was already a long time for him. "I've thought about it, and I'm sure I wanna go out with you. I wanna hear your voice. I wanna stay with you. And I wanna see your smile." He looked at Jennifer tentatively. "Do you get what I mean, Jennifer?"
"And?" Jennifer was nervous as well. She wanted to make sure if Bryan was going to say he liked her.
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