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16|Unnerving Feeling
~Rory~
The last time I saw Paul, I still had that bitterness in my chest because of what he did. But now, I don’t feel anything while staring deep into his blue eyes. All I see is the boy who I grew up with, my friend. It’s weird since I’ve always thought that I won’t be able to move on from him. He was my first everything, after all.
“Friendship is all I can offer for you, Paul. You knew I never keep broken, unrepairable things in my life, and our relationship crossed that line the moment I saw you with Merideth.”
“We started as friends, and I can work with that.” The determination in his face never wavered. I knew him too well to know that that look meant he wouldn’t be taking no for an answer.
Ignoring the glint in his eyes, I sipped my coffee and remembered why I
CastielThis is my last update for this year. I will be taking much-needed time off with my family. || As you might have noticed, this is my first fantasy book. I'm enjoying the possibilities of the twist and turns, but I have a lot to learn. I'm still deciding on the schedule of updates, but it won't be daily like AGWNR. || Merry Christmas and advance Happy New Year too. I hope you are safe and well while celebrating the holidays with your loved ones. Thank you for making my 2021 extra special. xx 12.25.21
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