55. Meg / Byron
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MEG / BYRON
M eg: So, this whole marriage thing…you say it’s only for a year?
Byron: A year…or a hundred years, lady’s choice…but the contract has a clause that gives you the option to annul after a year, or when Roman gets married to Isabel and remains head of the Trust.
Meg: And what if I fall in love with you?
Byron: Well, I’m already in love with you, so I’m the wrong person to ask.
Meg: When did that happen?
Byron: The moment we met. You had me at those first five precious words…Oh, so you’re the asshole.
Meg: As insane as the whole idea is, it has its good points and bad.
Byron: Let’s focus on the good points. Give them to me.
Meg: Well, we don’t repel each other in bed.
Byron: Repel is an interesting word to use in this scenario. Not one I personally would have chosen, but go on.
Meg: We do seem to hit it off working together. Which is important in our current situation.
Byron: Won’t deny that. You’re the best coworker I’ve ever had.
Meg: I’m the ONLY coworker you’ve ever had.
Byron: Details, schmetails. But do continue.
Meg: We both LOVE Italian food.
Byron: Can I have an amen, please.
Meg: You don’t want kids, I don’t want kids.
Byron: Wait, what? We never talked about that.
Meg: You want kids?
Byron: At least four.
Meg: Forget it. Maybe one.
Byron: I’ll settle for three.
Meg: Two.
Byron: Done.
Meg: But much, much later. We can’t even be sure this will work out.
Byron: It will work out.
Meg: Love your enthusiasm, but we need to stay realistic here.
Byron: As you wish.
Meg: Are you quoting Princess Bride?
Byron: Only if you’ll be my Buttercup. So dare I ask if this is a yes?
Meg: I still have to talk to my mom. I really do.
Byron: You do that. I’ll be here waiting.