ACE
He didn't want to misunderstand her. But until this assignment was over and everyone, including Gina and himself was safe, he couldn't take advantage of her willingness or his desire to make the marriage more real. He will not think about what will happen in the future as long as what is important to him now. He had to put his job first, the job he'd almost lost, even after all he'd invested in it. He was doubly obligated to succeed now.
"You know I'll just lie if I say I don't like you, Gina." he said as he stepped closer to Gina. "I've wanted you since the beginning. I can't hide that from you. But whatever the reason for our marriage, that it will not change."
"I really don't understand you, Ace. It's hard for me to understand you."
"It's better that you just don't understand m
