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Ridge:not yet, but thinking of you hot and bothered is elevating more than my heartrate

Callie:Oh! That reminds me. Did you get my rent money?

Ridge:not sure how that relates but no

Callie:Well, it’s been bothering me. I have direct deposit set butthe payment didn’t seem to go through.

Ridge:weird

Callie:You don’t seem too upset about not getting paid.

Ridge:if you want the truth, I cancelled your payment

Callie:What? Why would you do that?

Ridge:I don’t need your money. I want it even less than that

Callie:But I have to pay you rent.

Ridge:trust me, sweetness. you don’t

Callie:This doesn’t seem legal. I want to be a legitimate tenant. What’s stopping you from evicting me?

Ridge:my honor

Ridge:but more than that, you’re my girlfriend. you’re not going anywhere

Callie:I don’t feel right living at the house for free.

Ridge:you’re doing me a favor. it would sit empty otherwise

Callie:That reminds me of something else I wanted to ask. Why haven’t you rented it out before?

Ridge:I hadn’t met you yet. you’re neighbor material, remember?

Callie:Good grief. How am I supposed to stay frustrated about this situation when you’re flirting with me?

Ridge:easy. you just forgive me and accept free rent

Callie:It’s not that simple. You’re still a troublemaker.

Ridge:so long as I’m yours

Callie:Always XOXO

Ridge:hugs and kisses? damn. you just made my day

Callie:Didn’t I already?

Ridge:love when you get sassy

Ridge:you’ve made my whole life a helluva lot brighter

Callie:Consider yourself forgiven. But why did you buy a duplex if you didn’t plan on renting the other side until meeting me?

Ridge:mostly to give my family a place to stay when they come visit

Ridge:like I told you before, they’re overwhelming

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