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But when I get back to the room, Jansen isn’t there.
21
JACK
Friday night, Yoshimi and Kevin and I decide to meet up for dinner, so I scoot out from the yoga retreat early.
“Jack!” the kid says. “I got a girlfriend!”
“Oh, do you now?”
I chuckle and pat him on the back. He sees one of his friends and runs off to their table for a little while. I’m happy to see him flirting with a girl now, because that means he’s certainly recovered from his little heartbreak.
Yoshimi raises an eyebrow at me. “So. Let’s get down to the good stuff. What's going on with you and Amelia?"
I sigh and take a sip of my drink. "It's complicated. Her ex is back in the picture and I don't know what to do.”
“Wait, what?!”
“Yeah, you know, her ex traveled here to try and win her back.”
Yoshimi’s eyes widen. “That’s a little insane.”
“Yes it, is. But man, I think he knows he fumbled the bag.” I shake my head. “Idiot. She’s mine now.”
“Jack!” She laughs. “You can be such a dick.”
“It’s true though.” I chuckle. “I mean, I’m starting to fall for her, but I don't want to get in the way if she's still interested in him. I can respect her putting an end to her past.”
“You get that more than most.”
“Yes. But if she’s not all in with me, I can’t be all in with her.”
Yoshimi nods sympathetically. "It's tough when you have feelings for someone and you're not sure where you stand. Remember, you deserve to be with someone who wants to be with you, not just someone who's convenient."
I nod, taking her words to heart. "Thanks, Yoshimi. You always know just what to say."
She smiles and takes a bite of her food. "So, changing the subject, have you found any solutions to your business problems yet?"
I shake my head. "No, not yet. But I have an idea. I'm thinking of taking the whole crew on a private jet trip to my private island for a beach bonfire with live music and dancing under the stars. Maybe that will help clear our heads and come up with some fresh ideas."
“Good.” She leans back in the booth. “Back to the girl.”
“That was a quick subject change.”
“Well I just keep thinking. It’s just surprising to me, Jack. I’ve known you a while, and you’ve never spoken about anyone like this, since, you know. Fay.”
I clench my fist under the table at her mention.
"I know it's sudden," I say. "But when I'm with Amelia, it just feels right.”
“So you feel it in your gut.”
“Yes. Like everything else falls away and all that matters is the two of us. Shit, even saying that I know it sounds absurd. Also, her business idea was a game changer. I never thought I'd find someone who could inspire me like that. I haven’t told her any of this yet, of course.”
Yoshimi smiles. "I'm happy for you, Jack. And I understand what you mean about falling for someone and feeling like everything else falls away.”
“Enough about me. What about your new man?”
