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Marly smiled softly at Reed and as she watched him work his charm her smile took on the shape of a sly grin. âYes, it would be fun to work with you. But what would be most fun is to stay a free agent. Free to pick and pester at both my fiancĂŠ and my best friend. Itâs only fair that I get to show my affection to both of you thusly,â she snickered.Â
âIf that is how you show your affection,â Reed let go of her hands and held his up as a show of surrender. âI will happily grin and bear it then.â
Marcus laughed as he watched them. There was the smallest twinge of envy, but it passed quickly. âIâll just have to go traveling again before you can really start pestering me. Thatâs the advantage of being the best friend rather than the fiancĂŠ.â
Marly laughed happily and relax back into the bench. Though, she did not untangle her leg from Reedâs leg. âGood. Thatâs the answer I wanted to hear.â She suddenly lunged over the table to poke Marcus in the arm. âThat is a privilege you have as the best friend. But just remember if you stay gone too long, I will mount a rescue party and come find you. Regardless of whether or not you need any rescuing. Just keep that in mind. And you canât leave any time soon. Iâve missed you too much.â














