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you everywhere! Kenichi’s bodyguards are screening the entire city. We sent your description to the police; I called your grandmother to know if she had news from you, I even called Benny! Kenichi and I have been to nearly all the massage clubs looking for you in case you’ve been kidnapped; we’ve been to brothels asking girls if they’ve seen you – I didn’t know what else to do!”
    Why did he assume such terrible things?
    Bruce was understandably angry at Jennifer and his voice was trembling. Jennifer felt that he really cared for her, but at the same time, she had never imagined he could be so irrational.
    “Bruce, I don’t know what to say – I’m really sorry.”
    “Thank God, you’re safe! I was so worried. What the hell had you in mind?”
    “Bruce, I didn’t disappear. You saw me leaving; I was mad at you. I really appreciate everything you’ve done to find me but... wasn’t it a bit too much?”
    “Too much what? I’m not kidding when it comes to you, Jen. I have to be prepared for the worst. I always prepare for the worst. God, where are you?”
    “I’m in a hotel in Khao San Road. It’s okay, baby, calm down. I’m leaving right now – I’ll take a taxi and...”
    “No, you stay where you are.” Bruce interrupted her. “I’m coming to pick you up with June.”
    Thirty minutes later, Bruce was running up the stairs to Jennifer’s room. He knocked at her door and she opened almost immediately. Before she could say anything, he rushed at her and kissed her passionately. Jennifer was completely caught by surprise and tried to break away from him.
    “I can barely breathe, baby...” Jennifer said, trying to catch her breath.
    Bruce was kissing her, caressing her face and her hair frenetically. “I was so worried. Are you okay?”
    Jennifer kissed him back. “Yes, baby I’m totally fine, so stop freaking out please.”
    Her phone rang again - it was a text message. Jennifer’s heart skipped a beat. “ I hope I didn’t do anything wrong. I miss you. Enzo .”
    “Who is it?” Bruce asked. Jennifer’s head was spinning, and she couldn’t say anything. “Who is it, Jen?”
    She finally managed to stutter. “Err, it’s... it’s nothing, just someone who helped me find my way.”
    “Let’s get out of here. June is waiting downstairs.”
    They got into the car and went back to Bruce’s hotel room. Jennifer kept thinking about Enzo’s message and wondered if she should tell Bruce about him or not.
    I don’t think it’s necessary to tell him. He’s been so worried already; it’s going to break his heart, and we’re going to fight again. This guy was just a little whim, nothing more. Right, Jen? Just a little crush during vacation... nothing serious. My God, what a mess!
    “Bruce, I’m really sorry if I made you freak out. I really didn’t mean to. All I wanted you to understand is that my opinion matters too. We’re a couple now. I’m not working for you anymore. We must make decisions together, don’t you think?”
    Bruce sat down in the sofa and kicked off his shoes. “Yes, I had time to think on my own.”
    “As I told you, I don’t understand why you want to work with Kenichi in Thailand. You guys already have an official and legit partnership. It’s none of my business, and I may not be qualified to tell you what to do, but honestly, it doesn’t make sense. Anybody would agree with me, seriously. It doesn’t matter if I’m your former secretary or your chief financial officer – it’s still an illegal and risky venture. Period. I shouldn’t try to convince you. It’s obvious!”
    Jennifer looked at Bruce, but he was expressionless. “You keep saying it’s personal but what does that mean? How many times did I hear you say that good business should not be driven by emotions?”
    Bruce cleared his throat and ignored her question. “I feel like you kind of blackmailed me...”
    “What? Blackmailed you? What are you talking about?”
    “You disappear