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012: Simpleton

Author: Essie
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-04 19:02:44

-Eve-

I walked in, heart pounding like a drum, air heavy with tension.

Why was he sitting in the darkness? I wondered as my fingers trailed the wall, searching for the light switch.

“Don’t.” He said curtly.

My hands fell to my sides, “Why—”

“What are you doing here?” He coldly asked.

“Post inspection.” I murmured, trying to gauge the situation. I just didn’t understand the coldness. “Are you alright?” I added almost immediately.

“Get on with your inspection and get out of here.” He replied, as if my presence was suddenly his problem.

Why was he even here in the first place?

“You don’t have to act so cruel, I’m just trying to help…” My voice trailed off as he got up and walked toward me till my back hit a wall.

The stench of alcohol hit before his words did. “I don’t need your help.”

I scoffed, annoyance burning through my confusion. “At least I need to understand—”

“I’m not a man to be understood, Eve!” He shot back, voice sharp and bitter.

His eyes were bloodshot, his jaw clenched.
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