Page 20 of The Duke


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DARIUS:

Good cover.

But we both know that’s a lie.

INGRID:

It’s not, but you can keep telling yourself it is.

DARIUS:

that’s all I’m going to say.

INGRID:

Why do you always have to bring that up? It’s annoying.

INGRID:

I’m bored.

DARIUS:

I’m honored you texted me. Sadly, I’m in a meeting listening to some sap trying to talk his way out of a situation with his wife that’s likely going to send him to jail.

INGRID:

Oh, sounds interesting.

DARIUS:

He’s an idiot. This is why I’ve vowed never to get married.

Shit. Ignore that.

INGRID:

Can’t. It’s out there in the universe now.

DARIUS:

Shit.

Can I be honest?

INGRID:

More honest than that? Sure. Why the hell not?

DARIUS:

That was before I met this hellcat who turned my world upside down and has me reconsidering.

Do I still have reservations about love and marriage? Yes. But, I’ve also come to realize that when the right person enters your life, what you thought you knew can change. I wouldn’t marry just anyone, but I would consider it if I fell in love.

Know what I mean?

INGRID: