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You haven't really gotten to know him, but he's one of those guys that seems to be everybody's friend.
I believe it. I remember how at ease and comfortable he made me feel when we first met, and
how he has the kind of smile that instantly makes you like a person.
I want in, I blurt out before having really put any thought into it.
Jay tilts his head, Really?
The more I think about this, the more excited I'm getting. It has potential to be a lot of fun, Yes, I
want to be a partner. I want to help run it.
He rolls off me and onto his back to stare at the ceiling, Like a family business?
I turn to my side, wanting to see his eyes and what he truly thinks about the idea, I think I would
be really good at marketing and the overall business aspect of it.
Lily? He whispers and my stomach drops, expecting him to reject my proposal.
Yes?
In the same hushed tone he replies, I think you'd be good at it too.
Why are you acting hesitant then?
He turns his head to me, I'm not, I'm just a little shocked at how perfectly things are fitting into
place. He rolls back on top of me, I can't imagine a better person to run a business with than you.
I smirk, Good, because I wasn't going to give you my money unless you agreed.
Jay laughs, Now that that's settled, I need to exert some of this energy I have bottled inside me
before we head home.
Home. I like the sound of that.
I smile into his shoulder, my excited energy about to rival his.
Chapter 29
1:24pm
I wish you guys would stay here and work for the bank, Arianna sniffles into my hair as she
hugs me harder.
A part of me wishes that too. I love the people I've met and the mystery that surrounds them.
I try pulling out of the hug but Arianna won't let me.
You're the first girlfriend I've ever had and I feel like I'm losing you.
You're not, I reassure her. We can talk all the time on the phone and visit Jay coughs to let
me know that's not a good idea. or you can visit me, I slyly look over to Jay to make sure this
suggestion is acceptable. He reluctantly approves.
She sadly lets me go and turns to Jay, I hope we can be friends too. We have a past, but I'd
rather start fresh. Do you think that's possible?
It's more than possible, Jay affirms.
Arianna beams at us both, giving me another hug before exiting Vault's office.
I twist Jay's ring on my middle finger, I can't believe this is all over. You're really not worried
about others looking for you?
Jay takes hold of my hand, giving it a squeeze, Vault got the word out that The Marker's dead.
We killed one another inside his office.
I look over to Ben, Will people believe that?
That's why Vault was the one to get the word out. Whether they believe it or not, if Benedict
Cole makes a statement he wants everyone to know, you better listen, Jay answers.
Ben gives a nod of agreement.
So is this really it? You're finally free to live your life?
Jay swipes his hand across his head, staring off, I think it finally is. He looks to me, his eyes
big and wide, almost not believing it himself, the moment too surreal, Shit, Lily, I'm still
overwhelmed with how awesome it feels. That heaviness I have always felt isn't so strong anymore.
Before I can join in his newfound happiness I have more questions to ask, Really?
He pulls me into him, Yeah baby, it really is. And nobody will go against Vault.
You're really not worried? I can't seem to wrap my head around his freedom, needing all the
reassurance I can get.
I didn't say that. I'll always worry, but it's different now; it's not so consuming. I can tolerate the
amount of worry I will have for you for us but as the years go by, they will forget about Jay
Lincoln. They will forget about Link.
I look to Ben for confirmation, not that I don't believe what Jay says to be true, but it will help
ease my mind to get a second opinion.
Ben nods his head, understanding what I'm asking without me having to say it, I couldn't agree
more with Noah. Nobody will go looking for him, and if they do, he hands me a business card, You
call me and it won't be a problem anymore.
My eyebrows lift, Noah?
Didn't you hear? Ben asks, a mischievous smirk indenting his left dimple, Jay Lincoln is
dead.
I'm processing this, coming to terms with the fact that Jay can finally be the man he was born to
be. He can finally be Noah Baxter.
Ben hands a manila folder to Jay/Noah (I'm not sure what I'm supposed to call him), This is all
of Noah's stuff. Your father had wanted it kept safe here. It's just a birth certificate, social security
card, boring things like that.
Jay swallows as he stares down at the envelope.
You ready for my plane?
I think I am. More than ready. Thanks, Vault, Jay gives him a smile, the first I think he's ever
given him.
I'm not Vault to you anymore. Noah would only know me as Benedict Cole, he looks to me and
winks, or Ben if I like you.
I smile at this, a little sad that it could be the last time I ever see him; I've come to care about
him. I decide to share this with him, not wanting any regrets, I don't want this to be the last time I see
or talk to you.
It won't be. After all, Ben taps the card still in my hand, my bank is in charge of your assets.
I look down to find he had handed me his personal business card, with the direct line to his
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