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Elijah looked at her for a second before answering, his expression calm, almost too calm.“Nothing much,” he said casually as he adjusted the duvet slightly and leaned back against the headboard. “Just some normal random talks. He wanted to do something for me, that’s all.”Sierra’s eyes narrowed immediately.“Don’t tell me nothing much,” she said, her voice firm but not loud. “I want to know what the conversation was actually about. What is he to get? What is he to do?”Elijah sighed softly, rubbing the back of his neck as though it was nothing serious.“Sierra…”She cut him off before he could finish. “You were attacked two days ago,” she said, her voice tightening now. “Someone literally tried to shoot you. And this morning, someone who is known, someone who is known to have killed people, calls you, and you’re telling me it’s just normal random stuff?”He didn’t interrupt her this time.She shifted closer on the bed, her eyes searching his face. “Thank God you’re safe, yes, but th
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The next morning came slowly. Betty’s eyes fluttered open as faint daylight filtered through the curtains. For a moment, she didn’t move. She just lay there, trying to register where she was. The room was quiet, still wrapped in that early-morning calm. Then she became aware of the warmth beside her. She turned her head slightly and saw Felix asleep next to her, his breathing steady, his face relaxed in a way she had never seen before. The duvet was pulled up over them, covering their bodies completely. Underneath it, she realized, they were both bare. Her heart skipped softly. The memories from the night before came rushing back in flashes, the laughter during the movie, the way one kiss turned into another, the way they had moved from the couch to the bedroom without fully planning it. The way his hands had held her carefully at first, then more confidently when she didn’t pull away. The way she had responded, not out of impulse, but because she wanted to. Her cheeks warmed a
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Betty felt it but didn’t pull away. Instead, she kept her eyes on the screen, though she was now very aware of how close he was. The movie characters were confessing feelings, their voices low, emotional. The atmosphere in the room grew quieter, heavier in a different way.Felix cleared his throat softly, reaching for the juice, though he didn’t actually drink it. His arm remained resting behind her on the back of the couch, not fully around her, but close enough that she could feel the warmth of him near.“This part is predictable,” he muttered lightly, though his voice wasn’t as steady as before.Betty glanced at him from the corner of her eye. “You don’t like romance?”“I didn’t say that,” he replied calmly. “It’s just… obvious what’s about to happen.”She raised an eyebrow slightly. “And what’s about to happen?”He looked at the screen briefly, then back at her. “They’ll realize they’ve liked each other all along.”The words lingered in the air longer than intended.Betty swallowe
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Felix looked at the setup and smiled. “This actually looks serious, we might have outdone ourselves.”She handed him his plate. “Don’t flatter yourself too much, you only sliced peppers.”He laughed quietly. “Excuse me, that was precision slicing.”They began eating, the rice still warm, steam rising lightly from the plates. Between bites, they reached for their drinks, washing the food down comfortably. It felt simple, natural, almost like something they had done many times before.After a few minutes, Betty picked up the remote. “Alright, what are we watching?”Felix leaned forward slightly. “Let’s see what Netflix is offering tonight.”She scrolled through the options slowly. Action movies passed, then romance, then comedy. He pointed at a thriller. “How about this one?”She squinted at the screen. “That looks too stressful. I don’t want to be jumping every five minutes.”He nodded. “Fair point.”She scrolled again and paused at The Equalizer 3.Felix raised an eyebrow. “That one i
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Soon, Felix turned into a familiar street and slowed down. The house ahead was Sierra’s old place — the one she used to stay in before moving in with Elijah. The compound lights were on, casting a warm glow around the gate and driveway.He parked the BMW neatly by the side of the compound wall, stepped out, and adjusted his suit jacket slightly. He took a quick breath, glanced at his reflection on the car window to make sure everything was in place, then walked toward the door.He raised his hand and knocked gently on the door. A few seconds passed as he waited, standing straight, hands relaxed at his sidesThe door opened and Felix found himself staring at Betty.She was dressed beautifully in a fitted deep blue midi dress that hugged her frame neatly. The dress stopped just below her knees, simple but elegant. Her hair was styled smoothly, falling over one shoulder, and her makeup was subtle but perfectly done. She looked confident and composed.For a second, Felix just stood there.
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Meanwhile, Elijah was still brushing when his phone began to ring. He rinsed his mouth, wiped his face, and walked back into the bedroom, picking up the phone from the bed.Unknown number.He answered calmly. “Hello.”A male voice responded, “Hello, Elijah.”Elijah paused. The tone felt vaguely familiar, but he couldn’t place it. “Who is this?”There was a light laugh. “You can’t remember me?”“No,” Elijah said plainly. “Who is this?”“It’s me. Adrian Cross. Your classmate from high school.”Elijah straightened slightly. The name triggered something.“Adrian?” he said in surprise. “Wow. How are you doing? And how did you even get my number?”Adrian laughed again. “That part doesn’t matter. It’s been years, man. We’ve all been reconnecting recently. Everyone’s been catching up… except you.”Elijah leaned against the wardrobe, half amused. “I didn’t even know you guys were still in contact.”“We are,” Adrian replied. “And actually, this Christmas we decided to host a get-together dinner
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why did I read the last chapter again
Annoying,! repeated chapter
lazy author
repeat chapter smh