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Thirty four
After my mother in law left, the atmosphere immediately changed. It was like she was crazy or something.
"She is not always like this" Kene said, snapping me from my thoughts.
"She was always sweet to me back then" I replied, rubbing my forehead with my palm.
"It's like.... " I paused, biting my lower lip.
"She has been jazzed" Kene completed, walking towards me.
"What's wrong with you? " he asked removing my hands from my forehead, making sure to place a kiss on my head.
"It's just a slight headache" I replied, biting my lower lip nervously.
I was already getting frustrated and fed up, I just couldn't place my emotions.
"There's something on your mind" he said, tugging my lip from my teeth.
"Are you going to...?" I asked, sighing.
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