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s usual, I guess" he shrugged. "Although I think the time is
ripe to push for that promotion"
"Mmmmm" Sora Aoi said thoughtfully "Yes, we could sure use a bit more money
coming in the house" Jason was busying himself at the bar making a
drink.
"Hey, I thought you said you'd be home by six tonight?" Vickie queried.
He took a sip of his scotch and soda and kinda shrugged. "Yeah I
planned to, but I got kinda tied up at the office."
"You could have called. Dinner is now sitting in the oven keeping warm"
"I'm sorry. But that Winkerstein account is driving me crazy"
Vickie raised Sora's voice a little, clearing showing Sora's displeasure.
"Yeah, tonight it was Winkerstein. Last night it was CD&X. The night
before it was some new account to put to bed."
"Hey, it's my job you know" he offered defensively
"Well when I make dinner for someone who says he's gonna be home to eat
it at six, I damn well expect him to keep his word."
Jason took another long swallow of his drink, draining the glass.
"I can't help it if things come up at the last minute. Do you expect me
to tell my boss I can't stay because you have dinner ready?"
Vickie let loose with a sarcastic laugh.
"I'll bet your boss doesn't h
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