Page 121 of The Pacifist
“You know what this means, right? TheMen of the Northseries could potentially be shown around the world. This is what Willow has been dreaming about.” My voice was full of excitement. “This would be such a great way to break down prejudice on both sides of the wall. I mean, most Motlanders live too far away from the border to have ever seen an Nman in real life. Seeing the show and getting to learn about my family will be wonderful.”
Jonah wrapped his arm around my shoulders. “Just be prepared that not everyone is going to love your dad and Khan. They are hard men with a different set of values than we’re used to. I suspect it’ll be hard to understand what they’re even saying since the censorship will have to cut out all their curse words.”
I frowned. “Yes, that might be a problem. It makes me happy that we’re seeing it in the Northlands.” In an abrupt movement, I stopped and stared at Jonah. “Do you know what I just realized?”
“What?”
“If theMen of the Northshow becomes a huge success, there’s a chance they will one day tell our love story too.”
Jonah cleared his throat. “I doubt it.”
“Why not?”
“Because from what I heard they were focusing on the mixed couples. You and I were both born in the Motherlands. Besides, I’m not some big scary warrior with hair between my teeth.”
“So what?”
“Isn’t that the theme of the series?”
“You’re probably right, but if you ask me, the real theme should be tolerance and being open-minded to others.”
Jonah pulled me closer. “There’s my sweet pacifist.”
“You really don’t think they would tell our story?”
“It would surprise me if they did. Our story isn’t as dramatic as the others and they have so many different couples to pick from.”
“Yeah, but your point about them only focusing on mixed couples isn’t true. I mean, my parents were both from the Northlands but their love story was still beautiful because they overcame so much as a couple.”
We had reached Jonah’s building and he held the door open for me. “I’m just hoping they’ll make a show about Shelly and Marco. That woman cracks me up.”
“Oh, yes, they should totally tell the story about how she pretended to be a sex-bot. Their story was really sweet because Shelly had a long-time crush on Marco. Did you know that?”
“Na-huh.”
“I wonder what the producers would do if they chose to tell the story of how Willow and Solo got together. You know, because with them playing Magni and Laura, someone else would have to play them.”
We made it into Jonah’s apartment and he went straight for some cold drinks.
“Also, don’t you agree that the theme of their show should be second chances? After all, they were childhood sweethearts.” I dropped my shoes and jacket in the entry and planted myself on the couch. “But seriously, how would you feel if they told our story?”
Bringing me a large glass with orange juice, Jonah shrugged out of his jacket and threw it across a chair. “I don’t see how they can do you justice. Where would they find an actress as gorgeous and sweet as you?”
“Aww.”
“And where would they find an actor with ears as remarkable as mine? I don’t want to be portrayed by someone who has small ears, just saying.”
We laughed and cuddled up together on the sofa, his fingers opening my blouse, his lips planting kisses down my neck.
“About that celebration. How about we do my favorite thing in the whole world?”
My eyes were full of mischief when I teased him. “I’m really not up for solving the world’s problems right now.”
“That’s my second favorite thing.” Jonah bit at my earlobe and whispered, “My number one favorite thing in the world is to make love with you.”
CHAPTER 27
Men of the North
