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12. Ugly and Distracting.

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–Ariana–

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Panic flashes through me for a second before I remember this is what I wanted.

The disbelief currently written all over Nathan’s face, the hurt, the anger, the way he looks like he’s been punched directly in the chest, all of it is exactly what I imagined when I agreed to this arrangement with Calvin.

The way my body reacted a minute ago, however, was not part of the plan.

“Nathan, has nobody ever taught you how doors work?” I ask, straightening and only fully relaxing when Calvin st
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