answered Maddox. “So does she.” He looked over at David for a moment, but returned his eyes to Carol. Regardless of who wore the fringes, she was the one calling the shots. “Do we have to move to the city, or can we stay in Iron Creek?”
“Live wherever you like,” Carol answered. “It will look even more legit once you two are married and settle down.”
“I told you we don’t love each other. It’s just honest sex,” said Aimee.
“Sure it is,” said Carol with a slight laugh. “Sure it is.”
“We have a deal,” said Maddox.
“Yes,” added Aimee. “I will start looking into Colorado law in the morning and let you know the best way to proceed.”
“Salary starts as of today,” replied Carol. “Once things are up and running we cut you loose and switch you over to getting all your income from the companies.”
She stood up. “If that’s settled, you’d best be on your way. David and I have a few things to discuss that two honest business people shouldn’t know anything about.” She motioned toward the door and said, “If you don’t know, you don’t have to lie in court.”
David also stood up and opened the door to the stairway. He stood holding it for them like a doorman while they left. When they reached the bottom of the stairs, Aimee turned to look at Maddox. She held his wrists with her hands and looked up into his face. “Do you love me?” she asked.
Maddox stared down into her eyes. “I can’t lie to you any longer,” he answered. “Yes, I love you very dearly and have since I first met you.”
Then he pulled his wrists loose from her hands and took her hands in his own. “Do you love me as much as I love you?” he asked.
Aimee took several deep breaths and stared silently back into his eyes. “I can’t lie to myself any longer,” she finally said as her tears began to overflow. “Yes, I love you as much as you love me.” She rested her face against his shoulder and said, “Maybe even more.”
As they walked down the alley side by side, Maddox reached his hand under her short dress and cupped her buttocks. Then he looked down at her and said, “Let’s go inside and see if our booth is empty. We have some planning to do... business and personal. And eventually, we have to plan a wedding.”
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