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Last Day

Author: Siwa Rose
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Imogene Scott

It’s finally the last night of our trip. That thought settles in my chest like a slow ache. It’s finally come to an end, and frankly, I never wanted it to. I could live in this bubble with Damien forever—no clocks, no emails, no eyes watching me like I might shatter again. But our life is waiting for us back in L.A. Lily. Kia. Sheila.

Reality.

I sit cross-legged on the bed, the sunset bleeding gold through the gauzy curtains behind me. My phone feels heavy in my hand as I dial Kia. The call rings twice before it connects. And there she is—Lily. My sunshine.

“Mummy!” she squeals, her tiny face filling the screen, cheeks round and flushed, curls sticking to her forehead. Her front teeth are smeared with what looks like chocolate.

A laugh bubbles up in my throat. “Hi baby! How are you?”

She beams. “I’m fine! Aunty Kia made pancakes again. She put sprinkles on them.” Her little hands gesture wildly.

I smile so hard it hurts. “That sounds amazing. Where are Aunty Kia and Shei
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  • He Hurt Me, Now He Wants Me Back   Last Day

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