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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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Celestine placed her phone on the table after quickly scanning the headline. The 3D model of Dominion’s proposed mall was displayed clearly across business platforms. She looked back at her father.Marcellus folded his hands on the table. “You’ve all seen Marina Bay.”Everyone in the room nodded.“According to reports,” he continued, “Marina Bay generates an average of between eighty to one hundred million dollars in revenue monthly across retail leases, entertainment, hospitality, and premium events. That is one property. One location.”He tapped the printed report in front of him.“Dominion’s proposed structure is larger. More diversified. More technologically integrated. If they execute properly, they will surpass Marina Bay’s numbers within the first three years.”One of the executives leaned forward. “Sir, their design includes international retail anchors, tech exhibition floors, and luxury residential attachments. It is an aggressive model.”Marcellus nodded. “Exactly. That is
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Sierra blinked at him slowly, then narrowed her eyes in an exaggerated way.“Do I want to be cuddled?” she repeated dramatically, placing a hand on her chest. “After everything I just went through? After crying? After thinking I was about to lose my man to some mysterious ‘Mr. Westbrook’ caller?”She sniffed softly and climbed higher onto his lap, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck.“I don’t want to be cuddled,” she said with a soft pout. “I want to be held like you’re never letting me go again. I want to feel like I’m your only girl in this whole wide world.”Her voice softened, though the drama was still there.“I want you to squeeze me until I forget I was even jealous. I want you to remind me why I fell in love with you. And if you ever say ‘do you want to be cuddled’ like it’s optional again, I’ll cry for real this time.”She rested her forehead against his and whispered,“So yes… cuddle me properly.”Elijah couldn’t help it — he laughed softly, shaking his head at her dra
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