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Book 2: Chapter 16

Author: Elend Augen
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-15 00:08:03

PRESENT DAY

______________

-NINA-

It's Friday evening, and we're hanging out at Sienna's apartment. Just us girls, like we used to do when we lived together during college. Michelle can make some mean margaritas, and I was in charge of making the snacks. I brought nachos and dip, sticks of mozzarella, cherry tomato and basil, homemade pizza rolls, a vegetable platter and a cheese and charcuterie board. It sounds like a lot, but my mother would definitely say it's too little food.

The initial idea was to come and check the apartment for the renovation plan, but Sienna invited all our group, and I was more than happy for the opportunity to catch up. I missed this.

Sienna was sprawled on the couch, holding a margarita, her legs comfortably tucked beneath her. "Nina, there's something I wanted to ask you."

I had a feeling where this was headed, and I think I've been avoiding it for too long. It's been almost two weeks following my accident in the park and I haven't talked
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