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Jensen began tapping his finger tips on the table. He didn’t even look surprised. “Okay, so you love her… Why is that such a bad thing?”

“Why? Because I can barely concentrate on anything else, I asked her out. I asked her to be mine, and she turned me down dad” Timothy replied angrily. Angry at himself for being in this kind of situation. This wasn’t him. He wasn’t the guy who stayed around waiting for a girl, but yet here he was, unable to think straight.

“I told I wanted to be with her, dad,” he continued. “She turned me down. Gave me a bunch of reasons about working together, and distance and all that shit… I thought I would feel better when I came home, but that’s not the case. It feels even worse not being able to see her.”

He buried his head in his hands and sighed. “You shouldn’t have chosen her agency dad. I told you.. We should have just gone for another agency but damn it you insisted.” He paused before he added in a calmer voice. “I know I shouldn’t have gotten involved with her on a personal level… I know, but I couldn’t help it. I’m sorry dad. I know it’s not your fault but I shouldn’t be blaming you for this…I guess I’m just looking for someone to blame apart from myself”

Jensen didn’t say anything for a while, then he stopped tapping his fingers and said, :”It’s not entirely your fault. And I’m not mad at you for getting involved with her. Things like this happen. You know, your mom and I went through something like this before we got married. Don’t beat yourself. I’m sure things will work out somehow…. And I…. I ermmm… I have a small confession to make…I chose her agency on purpose… I wanted you both to get together… You know, on a personal level, so yeah, it’s not entirely your fault”

Timothy slowly lifted his head. “What do you mean?” he asked.

Jensen gave him a small smile. “Well… Your mom and I are always talking about how you have been single for a while and how work takes up a lot of your time. We thought you needed someone. So when Golden gates promotions reached out to me and I found out that Chloe was with them. I decided to give them the account with hopes that both of you would… Reconnect. I guess my plan worked out…. But not as I thought it would. It was actually your mom’s idea and I happened to like it “.

Timothy stared at his father, unable to believe his ears. “You gotta be kidding me,” he said. “Dad, I never told you and mom that I was lonely and needed you to hook me up with someone.”

Jensen shrugged. “You didn’t have to. Your mom and I could see it. It was obvious that you were lonely.”

“You didn’t see anything, okay? And I wasn’t lonely.. You and mom just love to meddle. And If I wanted a girlfriend, it would be easy to get one. All I had to do was ask someone out. I could get someone on my own, you know”

“Yes… I know that… But your mom and I just thought you would like a real relationship with someone… Not those kinds you have with…. You know…”Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.

“Fine. Fine. I get it” Timothy interrupted. “Maybe you and mom will be happy to know that your plan failed. It’s not going to work out between Chloe and I. She’s just…. Not ready for it”

Jensen stood and moved to a table where he poured himself a cup of coffee. He poured another and gave it to Timothy who took it and sipped. The coffee seemed to do some good to his agitated nerves so he took another sip.

“When you want something,” Jensen began, “You go for it. Before I married your mom, she gave me a bunch of reasons why we couldn’t be together. And it was all my fault because when I had the chance, I blew it because I wasn’t ready to commit. And when I was ready, I had to work real hard to get her back. I’m not saying that you should pressure her, but I think that you should put in a little more effort. Believe it or not, women want and love to be chased. Her reasons are valid, but maybe you should show her that they should not be a barrier to the both of you being together. You spent time with her, so you should know… Does she feel something for you too?”

Timothy nodded. He knew that there was no way that she didn’t have feelings for him… He could tell by the way her face lit up whenever she was with him, and by the way she responded to his touch.

“I think so,” he replied.

“Good,” said Jensen. “Then don’t just give up yet. Use that to your advantage. Let her know that you are willing to do everything to have her. This is something that you want, isn’t it? So why sit back and let it slip away. I didn’t raise a quitter, did I?”

Timothy chuckled and shook his head. “No, you did not” he said and raised the mug to his lips. “I guess I will give her a call when I get home.”

Jensen returned back to his seat.” So, apart from all that, what do you now think of Golden gates promotions?”

Timothy grinned at his father. “Well,” he began. “Apart from all that stuff with Chloe. I think you made the right decision. Everything with them is perfect. I’m sorry that I doubted you in the first place. Evan Resse is great too. I enjoyed working with him, and Bryce Collins is a great addition to the team.”

Jensen relaxed in his chair and grinned back at his son. “So in other words, you are saying that you were wrong and I was right?” he asked.

Timothy stood up. “I’m not saying that” he said and turned to leave.

“But that’s what it means,” said Jensen as Timothy reached the door.

Timothy opened the door before he looked back at his father. “No it’s not,” he replied. He paused then added before he stepped out. “Thanks dad… ”

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Chloe curled up on her sofa and sighed at the messages on her phone. It was late, she was in her pajamas, and had her blanket wrapped around her legs.