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EVA.
"My head hurts so fucking much. " Aliya complains, holding her head in her hands as I slide her cup towards her.
I laugh and lift the cup to my lips, taking a sip before looking back at Aliya's squeamish face. "You drank too much. " I tell her and she lifts her head to me, a frown crossing her lips.
"Why didn't you stop me?" She complains with a pout before dropping her hand to the coffee in front of her and I scoff, saying, "Stop you? I don't remember you being a kid, Aliya. "
"I know that, mom, " she jokes and I throw her the middle finger, earning a laugh from her.
I chuckle and shake my head as I stare down at my wrist. "We have to leave soon. Finish your coffee. " I nod towards the cup in front of her and she nods.
"I didn't do anything stupid last night, did I?" She asks and knowing this is my chance to tease her, I sm
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