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72 Another  Interruption

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Natalie

Adrian lay beside me, his body warm against mine, and without a word, pulled me into his arms. It wasn’t a casual embrace—it was grounding, possessive, like he had no intention of letting me go.

I melted into him, my muscles still trembling, my skin still humming from everything we’d shared. I didn’t want to move either.

I was about to shift, to face him, maybe trace the line of his jaw with my fingertips, when the sharp trill of my phone shattered the moment.

I groaned. Everything inside me ached—in that sweet, satisfied way—and answering a call felt like the last thing I wanted to do. It rang once, stopped, then started again. Persistent. Desperate.

Reluctantly, I slipped from Adrian’s arms, feeling his hold linger even as I pulled away.

The truth was, I didn’t mind the interruption. Not entirely. I wasn’t ready to explain why I hadn’t told him I was a virgin. It wasn’t shame—it just felt... unnecessary now. That part of me was gone. Given. Taken. Shared. Whatever it ha
Karima Sa'ad Usman

I hope the story doesn’t feel like it’s dragging—I’m doing my best to keep it fast-paced while still giving you the full picture. 📖✨ Please bear with me, and thank you so much for your patience and support! 💖🙏🏾

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Marlenny Fernandez
I don’t know if I’m wrong, but previously that phone call with her cousin Alison. To me aliso sound fake and to me she just let go her wish of going to the university because she now knows what’s going on. And of course she was like it can’t be me might as well play it cool with my dumb ass cousins!
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Marlenny Fernandez
And no Karima, you ain’t dragging it. It’s just perfect. If so you’re just intriguing us. And hell yeah! Even if you were dragging it I’ll welcome it because I know for sure the dragging won’t be negative
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Marlenny Fernandez
Btw!!! I’m wondering if cardo felt it when Adrian took Nat??!
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