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“Hmpf! You better.”
“You know I will.”
“Where are you now? It sounds like you’re driving. Are you going somewhere?”
“Yes.”
“Where? I thought we decided no secrets.”
“No secrets, baby. I’m coming to find you.”
“I deserve better than being disrespected endlessly.”
“I know. And that’s why I’m coming to find you so you’ll know that it’s you I support. If I have to cut them all off, I will.”
“He’s not even your family.”
Remi hesitated.
“Did you hear what I said?” she snapped.
“I did. And he is my family. They all are.”
“I didn’t say they weren't. But if I don’t count at all, then why are we even bothering to spend any time together?”
“You do count. More than you know.”
“We’ll see.”
“You do.”
“It’s okay if I don’t. There are plenty other men who’ll appreciate me and make sure that I know it. I do not have to put up with this.”
“I know. I do, and I completely understand. Don’t assume I’m like all the others. I know what it’s like not to be appreciated.”
“Good.”
“Are you hungry?” Remi asked.
“I don’t even know if I could eat. I’m still so offended, what I really need is a drink.”
“Where are you?”
“I’m already home.”
“Meet me at Vince's? They have food and liquor.”
“I don’t feel like driving all the way back out there.”
“I’ll come get you.”
“That’s fine, I guess. But how do I know you won’t let someone else disrespect me?” Olivia asked.
“It’ll never happen. Come on. It’ll be fun. We’ll have more drinks than we should, maybe find room for some food, and then we’ll spend the rest of the day together.”
“Maybe. I did say I’m still offended.”
“I’ll make you feel better.”
