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The Conversation BullyHarrison removes his job i.d. from his neck and places it inside the pocket of his brown peacoat. He looks up, turns to his right and sees a young woman reading a book; wearing a black security guard uniform, near a window. I read Hansley Muchins Tropical Forest in a week; it was so good, Harrison comments sitting at the back of the #20 bus. Oh really; whats it about? Julienne asks, holding tightly and Eye Lust romance novel in her right hand. Over hearing their conversation, a long scraggly-haired guy, named Isaw; with thick eyebrows, and a millimeter moustache, sits reading a science fiction novel. He turns his head to the direction of their exchange. Its about a guy who. begins Harrison. Isaw interrupts, Oh I read that it was on the Best Sellers list, two weeks straight. Yeah, its about a couple who goes hiking in a tropical rain forest and they get stranded and . says Isaw.Surprised, Harrison and Julienne look at Isaw. Harrisons face becomes scowled. He returns to his thought. Yeah, they reevaluate their lives during their time there, adds Harrison. They talk about how much they love each other; how they need to find a way to spend more time with each other, instead of putting their work first in their life. Its a typical introspective novel you know. Isaw looks at the both of them intently. My sister said his first book, Liseton Blues was . Replies Julienne. I saw cuts her off, Its a little similar to that one, but its more intense and descriptive; hes growing as a writer. I . Isaw tries to continue. Harrison changes the subject.Tell me about Eyelust; you just got it because of that half-naked man on the cover, huh? Harrison asks, looking at the cover. Oh you think Im one of those girls? He really writes good books, Julienne says. I hear that, Harrison says with an affirmative laugh. Ill tell you what its about since you dont believe me, offers Julienne. My co-worker has that same book. She buys all his books. I tried reading some of it and it wasnt interesting to me. But, you know what book is good tho, and its much more tasteful? asks Isaw looking at Julienne. Yeah, but, like I was saying, theres a spot downtown; whats the name? Clydes Coffee Shop, where we can chat over a cup of coffee. You know what? Its impolite of me asking you to join me at Clydes, and I didnt even get your name, Harrison corrects himself.Julienne blushes. I thought you two knew each other. Funny how people can sit together and talk and not know one another. How did you two meet? You two just met? Just now? Anyway, Clydes banana muffins are really good! A lot of couples and writing groups go there. Its a chill spot. You two look like a couple already; it would be a good first date spot and . says Isaw. Man, I got this; yeah, but whats your name sweetheart? Harrison begs politely. Julienne, Julienne says softly as they look coyly into each others eyes. My exs name was Julienne. She was darker than you. We were together for 3 years. Isaw says pointedly.

Im Harrison, he answers, grabbing her hand and lightly kisses it. That was smooth. I like that; the smoothest thing I ever seen, was a guy meeting a woman in the mall; he asked her for her number while Salsa dancing with her near a Jewelry store, Isaw recalls. Harrison passes his cell phone. Julienne sets her book down and types her info. Is that the new FPL phone from QRT; thats suppose to be the best phone to come out in the last eight months? Febros website said that the durability is unmatched. It comes in 5 different colors. Theres an app that allows you to open your car door. You probably wont need that because youre riding the bus just like us, says Isaw as if discovering a flaw.

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