Jarvis asked, "Has Steven ever told you he loves you?"
Hannah replied, "Yeah, he's said it many times."
Jarvis asked, "Did he say it in bed?"
Hannah replied, "Yes, is there a problem with that?"
Jarvis smacked Hannah on the forehead, "You dumb bunny, you actually believe what a man says in bed?"
Hannah knew she couldn't believe it all, but she was willing to lie to herself. It made her feel better, thinking their relationship might be about love. "Actually, there was one time he didn't say it in bed." Hannah said.
Jarvis asked, "When was that?"
Hannah replied, "There was one time he was having dinner with Marcus, Lucas, and Zavier. He was very happy that day and drank a bit too much. When we got back to the room, he told me he liked me."
Jarvis frowned, "What am I supposed to say to you?"
Hannah said, "If you don't know what to say, then don't. But I think you're a really good guy, honest and responsible."
Jarvis said, "You can say more of that in front of Cornelia, let her know how good I am, and there are still men like me worth loving in this world."
Hannah said, "Even if you're good, you can't win Nelly's heart."
Jarvis said, "I just saved you. Can't you say something that makes me feel good?"
Hannah said, "I can pretend to say these, but I don't want to lie to you about feelings. Love can be intoxicating wine, but it can also be the deadliest poison."
Jarvis suddenly reached out, pulled her into his arms, "Let's go." Hannah wasn't used to his touch and instinctively broke away.
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