Welcome back, loyal readers and true believers! Guess what-it's time for some relationship drama! And as bad as it seems, my alpha couple (Hiro and GoGo) are not breaking up…but every relationship has its bright spots and dark moments…and we're approaching one of those dark moments…

It hadn't even seemed like Hiro just left…when GoGo heard a knock on the garage door. Now she was past the point of annoyed. She swung the door open, and without looking, said, "What do you want now, Hiro?!"

She stopped short, when she saw who it was. Ray said, "I'm sorry…it would seem that you're having a bad day."

GoGo smiled at him, and said, "It just got better."

Ray said, "And who was that?"

GoGo replied, "That was Hiro…my…friend…" She carefully said.

Ray said, "Oh? You're just friends?"

GoGo replied, "Well…I don't want to think about him right now. What are you doing here?"

Ray said, "I was just in the neighborhood, as it were…and I was hoping I could get a glance at your project."

GoGo said, "Well…I'm trying to keep everything as close to my chest as possible…but come on. There's no harm in showing you."

She walked over to a shelf, and pushed a button. The shelf rotated, and displayed several discs similar to what GoGo wore on her armor. She said, "Well, here it is. My 'magnetic-levitation' project."

Ray said, "This is rather impressive for someone working on the scale you are."

GoGo replied, "Well, hopefully I can get funding and produce mag-lev wheels for other vehicles-cars, trains…well, that's the dream, anyway."

Ray said, "Well, I thank you for showing me this. But I must apologize. I have a meeting in a few moments with another group of investors. I am looking forward to spending time with you, Miss…Leiko."

Ray then left…and despite the pick-me-up Ray's visit gave her…she felt slightly guilty about seeing him behind Hiro's back. But this is a professional relationship…and I need to keep it that way…

The following week, GoGo was glad she was busy. Between the business at the garage and her mag-lev project, she had little time to dwell on her relationship issues. But she wanted Hiro to know they were still a couple. So she tried to call Hiro or send him text messages.

Hiro would either not reply to the texts, or the calls would be rather short-Hiro would say he was helping his aunt in the café…or he was working on his projects. It was as though he was trying to avoid the relationship idea- as though he was giving her space. But I don't need space…I need you, Hiro…

It was Thursday-and GoGo, being the headstrong type, decided to head to the café.to see Hiro. She went when she knew it wasn't busy-so he couldn't use that line. As she walked in, she remarked how warm and inviting it felt- a feeling she had to admit she missed.

A voice called out, "GoGo!" GoGo turned to see Cass-who came up to her and gave her a hug. Cass said, "It's been so long!"

GoGo replied, "I know. Too long, actually…"

Cass said, "You have some free time? Can I get you anything?"

GoGo said, "Is Hiro here?"

Cass looked towards the back, and said, "He's…he's here…"

GoGo sat at a table, and watched Cass retreat to the back. A few minutes later, Hiro came out. He saw the speedster sitting at a table. He sat down across from her, and said, "Hey, Go."

She said, "Hey, Hiro."

The silence was overbearing…until GoGo said, "Why haven't you answered my texts? Or returned my calls?"

Hiro said, "I was busy…and I wanted to give you your space. That's what you wanted, right?"

GoGo was shocked at this. She replied, "You think that's what I wanted? What I wanted is you! To let you know that what I'm doing is important-but so are you."

Hiro exhaled, and said, "I'm sorry…if I'm letting my jealousy leak out. You're just so special to me…and I'd hate to lose you. I mean, if I saw you kiss some other guy…I'd probably feel like you did when Serena and I kissed."

GoGo went silent…until Hiro said, "We still good?"

GoGo reached and squeezed Hiro's hand, and said, "We're good."

Hiro said, "Well…I gotta get back to work. I'm relieving Cass-she's going out for a little walk."

Cass walked towards the entrance-and GoGo said, "Want some company?"

Cass replied, "Oh, GoGo! That would be nice."

As the two women walked about town, Cass asked, "So what's happening with you and Hiro?"

GoGo said, "Nothing's happening…he's giving me some space."

Cass said, "That's what you want, right? Some space to do your own thing?"

GoGo replied, "I…I don't know…I mean…there's this guy….he's taken me out for dinner…and we have another dinner meeting tomorrow night…and it feels like I'm cheating…but these meetings…and my projects…"

Cass put her arm around GoGo's shoulder, and said, "Listen…I can't tell you what to do…or how to live your life. Just follow your heart…it's always been the best guide."

GoGo went silent…Follow your heart…As they returned to the café, GoGo gave the older woman a hug. She said, "Thanks, Aunt Cass. I may not have solved this problem…but I know what direction to go."

Friday night came-and GoGo was dressed to kill-a deal, that is. She was meeting Ray Frees, the investor who was interested in her project, at his home. She had considered that a weird situation-a breach of protocol separating business and pleasure-but if this guy could help her get her tech to market, she'd do anything.

And at 6 pm, the dark blue sports-car pulled up. GoGo walked out, and the door opened. Ray got out, and said, "My…aren't you ravishing?"

GoGo-now sporting a light blush, replied, "Thank you." She got in the car, and they took off for Ray's place-a penthouse on the other side of town that made her apartment-which was one of the nicer places in town-seem like a hovel.

GoGo walked in-and was stunned. The entire place was set up for a dinner for two. Ray escorted her to the table, and pulled out the seat. GoGo sat down, and Ray sat on the other side. He said, "That restaurant we ate at last week-they had carry-out."

GoGo and Ray enjoyed their meal-and Ray had gotten wine. GoGo wasn't much of a drinker…but the wine made her steak taste better-so much so that she downed a glass. Ray said, "Like the vintage?"

GoGo replied, "I'm not much of a wine drinker…but it makes everything taste…exquisite. Wow…never thought I'd use a word like that." So Ray poured GoGo another glass. GoGo said, "So…what about my project?"

Ray said, "Well, let's talk in the living room." They sat, and Ray said, "Well, the reason this is going so slow is because I want to help fund your project. I mean, getting you a location, developing a market…because it's foolish to simply dump money into something if there is no return, correct?"

GoGo nodded-but felt as though her entire body was heavy…Ray asked, "Are you alright, Miss Tanaka?"

GoGo tried to answer-but nothing was working. She stood up-only to collapse right into Ray's arms. Ray said, "Oh dear…maybe it's exhaustion…"

He then took her to his bedroom…where someone else was waiting. The stranger said, "You have her."

Ray replied, "Of course, Mr. Kryos. And I'll be getting paid…when?"

Kryos replied, "When Big Hero 6 is no more. For now, we still have need of you. Now…get into position…and I'll do the rest."

Ray nodded, and began to remove GoGo's clothes. He leaned down, and gave her a kiss. She moaned softly, oblivious to what was happening. There were several clicks, and Kyros said, "Keep going…"

Ray did as he was told, until Kryos said, "This should be plenty. Plenty to cause a rift between them…and their team."

Ray looked at GoGo, and said, "Good. I grew tired of this masquerade. She's pretty enough…but she's not my type."

Kyros said, "Alright. On to the next phase of the plan."

The next morning….GoGo awoke with a pounding head-and very little memory of the previous night. She remembered dinner, and drinking. She and Ray were going to discuss her project-RAY!

She got up-only to realize she was undressed. She grabbed her clothes, and got dressed. If she was in this state-did Ray do that? Did he take this too far? What else could he be capable of?

She exited the bedroom-and saw the penthouse was empty. She quickly exited the building, and flagged down a cab. Once she was back in her apartment, the gravity of this situation-waking up in a state of undress in some stranger's bedroom-hit her. She collapsed on her couch, and silently wept.

She needed comfort-but she couldn't get it from Hiro. She grabbed her phone, and dialed a number. The voice-bubbly and optimistic-replied, "Hola!"

GoGo said, "Honey? Can you come over?"

Honey said, "GoGo? Something wrong?"

GoGo said, "I think…I've done something unforgivable…"

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