Buying Time

“Seems like you had a good life…” Hayden commented dryly.

“It wasn’t bad. Then I met Harvey, and everything changed. He changed me or maybe he made me want to change. Now that we’re getting married soon, I just keep thinking of our future together and the more I think the more that I worry. I know it doesn’t make much sense because I was arranged to marry another gangster boss before. Maybe it’s because I love Harvey so much that I’m worried about everything. Marrying him. Living with the Torex gang. Having children. Making sure that our children will be safe...” Amelia continued explaining.

“Well, I can’t pretend to understand what you’re thinking but I guess it’s not wrong for you to feel worried,” Hayden replied.

“Thank you…” Amelia said as she looked straight at Hayden.

“For what?” he asked.

“For…listening…” she replied with a small smile.

“Sure…” Hayden murmured.

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