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35. War Paint

Penulis: Anotida Mandemwa
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-08 22:09:11

He was leaning against a big black car with his head down and looking at his feet.

‘Is he posing for a photoshoot?’ Adrea asked herself.

It was unfair that anyone looked that handsome. He was dressed casually in blue jeans and a white shirt with the sleeves drawn back. Somehow his bare forearms managed to make him look appealing, and dare she think, irresistible. There was a sleeveless leather vest that somehow managed to look stylish. Adrea had a feeling that it would look ridiculous on anyone else. And his hair. He had it in a little ponytail that she itched to take down so that she could run her hands through the dark locks of hair.

She focused on getting her car into the parking spot next to his. She took her time as she got herself under control. She felt jittery... almost like she wanted to titter nervously even when there was nothing funny. She looked at her reflection in the rear-view mirror. She was surprised her cheeks were a normal colour. She had half expected to be a bit
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