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"...and that's why he isn't allowed in that bar any more," Nadine finished.
"Haha, what a dumbass, that sounds crazy. I can't believe you saw that."
"Yeah, I don't know what to think of that kid sometimes," Nadine shook her head. "He's a piece of work."
Sid laughed and marvelled at how good it felt to laugh. With a jolt, Sid realized that he had fallen hard for Nadine. She was so sweet and vivacious and dear to him. He loved her, and he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. Sid never wanted to be without the girl who showed him how life was meant to be lived.
"So, I didn't come here just to see you," Sid said.
"No?" Nadine raised her eyebrows.
Sid shook his head, "I also came here to sign and pay a security deposit for an apartment. I'll be moving down here in two weeks."
"Really?" Nadine let out a laugh and had a smile from ear to ear.
"Yeah!" Sid nodded and smiled back.
"That's fantastic! I can't wait," Nadine leaned across the table and gave Sid a kiss.
"Neither can I," Sid said, head still reeling from his revelation.
