Adrian named an amount that was far beyond anything I had ever earned.
I swallowed hard.
“That’s a lot of money.”
“Yes.”
“And you expect me to agree just like that?”
“No. I expect you to make your own decision.”
He gave me a small smile.
“Let me tell you something, Helen. Some people spend their entire lives pretending they never want anything. They want money, attention, adventure, pleasure, and excitement, but they’re afraid to admit it.”
“That doesn’t mean they should do anything for it.”
“Agreed. Wanting something doesn’t mean you should accept every price attached to it.”
His answer was more thoughtful than I had expected.
Then his playful side returned.
“But don’t look at me as though I’ve offered you a ticket to prison. We’re two adults having a conversation. If you say no, I’ll respect it. If you say yes, we should both understand what we’re agreeing to.”
