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“Let’s go inside.”
“Is Avi away? I hope I’m not imposing.”
“Are you serious?” Dean laughs. “You’re more welcome here than all of us put together.”
“I certainly hope so,” we both laugh out loud.
“So, where are you headed to?” He looks at me with a faint smile.
“Headed to?” I ask with surprise. “Oh, because of the suit. I have an important business presentation tonight.”
“You’re a businesswoman?” He’s both surprised and embarrassed.
“Sort of. I’m an agent at an international marketing company. I haven’t been able to dedicate a lot of time to it during the last years because of I had to take care of my son, Roy.” I explain. “But now, I’m all on my own, and I have to rebuild my entire life to ensure that we both have strong financial security and freedom.”
“Sam, you seem a very motivated woman.” Dean looks at me with sincerity and warmth. “Good for you. I admire women such as yourself. But you know that you’ll never go wanting, after all...” he gestures with his hand at the size of the living room.
“Hasn’t even crossed my mind,” I burst out laughing. “I wouldn’t have had to work at all. But I do have a responsibility as a mother to be a role model for my son, to be strong and to always do my very best for him. That’s why I believe that he’ll learn good work values by witnessing my hard work.”
“You’re also quite clever,” he says, impressed. “Avi really did score a good one. You’re very special.”
“So are you. And you’re such good brother to Avi. You’re very dear to him.”
“As is he to me,” he says excitedly. “He’s always been a special boy. A wonder child, intelligent and very charming. As the years went by, he decided to go punk and dive into the tech and science world. Back then, he drove all of us crazy. That’s why I’ve been taking him everywhere since. At that time, I was playing with a successful band, and he adored my music.”
“Dean, you should know I admired it, too. I’ve been your fan since I was fourteen!” I flatter him. “You’re amazing, talented, and have an uncanny musical touch.”
“Ooh! Thanks, Sam.” He blushes, I wasn’t sure if you even knew who I am. It’s been quite a while ago,” he seems both embarrassed and appreciative. “In any case, we’ve always been together. Throughout everything. After dad died, he seemed to have grown up overnight. Luckily, he managed to channel his destructive streak into doing positive and meaningful things, which eventually led to his success. He’s my weakness, that kid,” he smiles lovingly.
The door opens. Avi walks in and cuts our conversation off.
“Hi what a wonderful surprise,” he kisses me gently. “Why did you gussy up, gorgeous?” He looks at me with a lustful and hypnotized gaze.
“I guess that’s my sign to leave,” Dean chuckles and goes to his room.
“So. . . Where are you going looking like that?” He plays with a strand of my hair and peers into my eyes.
He’s so sexy, it’s unbelievable!
“I have a business presentation today at 8:00 pm. It’s close by, so I thought I would surprise you.”
“Well, I’m very surprised,” he confesses. “I had no idea; can I join you?”
“Sure,” I smile. “It’s an open presentation.”
“Should we order some sushi?” he snickers.
“Why are you laughing?” I ask coyly.
“Well, probably because the last thing I want to do right now is eat sushi or attend your presentation.”
“I didn’t think otherwise,” I laugh. “But I need to work, I want to be independent, you promised me, remember?”
“Whatever, Sam. But it’s becoming really annoying.”
“Would you be even more annoyed if I tell you that I need to fly to a conference in London?” I look at him, trying to predict what he’ll say next.
“Is this business that important to you?” he asks seriously after a long and somewhat tense silence.
