“What are we doing here?” I finally ask. Anything to lift this weight off my chest. The Bargainer crosses his muscular arms over his chest. “You’re repaying your debts.” “Stop it, Des,” I say. “You and I both know that’s not what I meant. Last night, you were going to tell me.” He leans forward, resting his forearms on the edge of the table. “But only if you stayed, Callie. You didn’t stay.” “I could say the same for you.” All those lost years. “Do you even like me?” “I’ve kissed you, I’ve begged you to stay with me, and I’ve spent most of the last week with you. What do you think?” he says
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