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Chapter 43: At The Birthday Party
Author: Dragon Sly
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"Nothing, nothing," Benjamin snapped back. He cleared his throat and said, "You look really beautiful. I mean very beautiful."

Cordelia stared at him in the eye and said, "This shouldn't be a compliment. I know I'm beautiful. Don't stare much, else I'll gouge your eyes out."

Benjamin laughed. Although she looked a bit hard, she was cool. He smiled and said, "Okay, Ms, I won't stare much anymore."

"Better," Cordelia replied, and all of a sudden, her eyes fell on the two mini gift bags Benjamin was carrying. "What's that?" she asked, staring at them.

"Oh, this? Just a gift for your friend celebrating a birthday and a gift for another anonymous person. You'll know later."

"Hmm, interesting. You got a gift even though I invited you? Didn't know you'd be this thoughtful. But with the way this bag is small, what could be inside?" she asked.

Benjamin smiled lightly and said, "Surprise isn't meant to be known before the main person. You'll know, don't worry."

Cordelia nodded. "Well, let's go
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