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I shared my fears, my dreams and passions with her, and in return, she offered a listening ear and proved to be a great support system.

"Ana," I began one day, finally finding the courage to own up to my feelings towards her. "Please be mine."

She smiled gently, but in a very friendly manner patted my shoulder. "I appreciate all you do for me and I promise, I do not take this for granted. However, I do not need a relationship now. I don't think I ever will." She said.

What was that they said about being broken but not defeated? That was me.

Time passed, her daughter grew and I patiently remained, refusing to invest in other relationships as my attention stayed upon Ana, hopeful for a change in her decision.

I wished on the stars at night, hoped on the heavens, fervently desired to see things align in my favor, granting me a chance to one day care for both Ana and her daughter, Amie.

It worked. Our relationship started to improve and boy, was I completely enamored with Ana's little princess. I wanted her to be mine as well so I started carving out plans to ask Ana out again.

No sooner had I groomed that thought when her ex-boyfriend appeared out of nowhere, this time as her new CEO, completely destabilizing her and ruining my plans.

"What's wrong?" I asked. It was one of the the evenings where she needed my help to pick Amie up from the daycare due to her lateness from work.

a little more prodding before she finally conceded to my question with a sigh. "We have boss at work and it's

taken aback.

e a new

from me and letting her head loll to

with? It was a constant reminder to her of his betrayal

helplessly sauntering after her like an unrepentant lovesick puppy, hoping to

doubts and uncertainties as I drove to her apartment. Did

as evaluate the areas we are lacking and find ways to tie loose ends." I zoned back to the present where

this point. We have a target market out there and cannot afford not to preach

day. I couldn't wait to get the hell out of the boardroom and find a

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the last bounce would spring me

...with that, Mr Dennis?"

thoughts, stepping into a more confused zone as I stared

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