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Monday had come by so quickly and Ruby found herself seated in Mark's office. They had just ended another meeting with some investors who were willing to support the opening of the new restaurant in California.

After a weekend of lazing about in Nate’s arms, talking about life and sharing a thousand hugs but zero kisses, she started the week with the brightest smile and determination.

She liked to think of Nate as her happy pill and Goodluck charm.

She had been feeling burnt out the previous week but all it took was a good conversation from him, forehead kisses and she was all good.

She blushed as she reminded herself to act right bec she was at work.

"So, where did you grow up?" She asked

They had bagels and coffee in front of them.

She had gotten closer to Mark and she enjoyed his company even though they maintained a strictly platonic friendship.

"I've lived in Barcelona, Spain for the longest time but my parents are Americans" he said, stirring her coffee

"Oh that's