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“I’m not sure,” she admitted. “Maybe something that actually puts my degree in linguistics to use? Translation?”
“All right. We can do some research. I can put feelers out.”
Time was of the essence and all, but this was moving at a rapid pace. A cart-before-the-horse rapid pace. “I never said I was sure, Darcy. It’s a possibility. I still have to think about it.”
“What’s there to think about? You don’t want to work in human resources. You don’t know anyone in London. You’ve already subleased your apartment in Philadelphia. You like it here, don’t you?”
Annie nodded. There was nothing about Seattle she didn’t like. The city was vibrant, the geography stunning. Based on what she’d seen, she had a feeling she’d never be bored, not with everything the city had to offer.
“You have friends here, Annie.”
True. Everything Darcy had said was true. And yet...
This was a huge decision. A life-altering one. Not one to make lightly or quickly.
Darcy rested her hands on her knees. “You want to make a list? Pros and cons? A cost-benefit analysis?”
“You’re biased. You’d have to, like, recuse yourself from evaluating my risk.”
“Recuse myself? Annie, I’m an actuary, not an attorney, and we’re discussing your inevitable move to Seattle, not an insurance claim. It justfeelslike a life-or-death situation; it isn’t one.”
Annie’s chin wobbled, her smile shaking. “God, I really missed you. You’re such a smart-ass.”
“Pro”—Darcy reached for her phone, opening up her notesapp—“you move to Seattle and you get twenty-four/seven access to me in all my smart-ass glory.”
“Twenty-four/seven? Really? I could call you at two in the morning and expect a pithy quip?”
“Youcould. But let’s go with sixteen/seven,” she said. “I don’t perform well on fewer than eight hours of sleep.”
Warmth spread through Annie’s chest, along with an overwhelming sense of rightness.Certainty.This was what she wanted.
Chapter Twenty
What Controversy Are You Based on Your Zodiac Sign?
Aries—Ross and Rachel: were they on a break?
Taurus—Reclining your seat on an airplane: acceptable or infuriating?
Gemini—Pineapple on a pizza: delicious or disgusting?
Cancer—Team Edward vs. Team Jacob
Leo—Pet names for significant others: cute or gag-worthy?
Virgo—Toilet paper: over or under?
Libra—Pride & Prejudice(2005 movie) vs.Pride and Prejudice(1995 miniseries)
Scorpio—Martinis: gin or vodka?
Sagittarius—Centaur penis placement: human or horse?
Capricorn—The left lane is for passing only: yay or nay?
Aquarius—~Aliens~
Pisces—Peeing in the shower: gross or acceptable?
