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OLIVIA

It's the start of another weekend! Another late Friday evening!

While other kids are probably out, partying, I'm here serving customers at my workplace. But, I don't mind. I like my little life, and at least I'm getting paid for doing this.

I look around the shop from my post at the reception counter. Phew, everyone is served. I'll enjoy a break, too.

I pull out my phone, which has been on "Do Not Disturb" mode while I am at work. I don't want any distractions, after all. I don't want Mirabel to regret hiring me. I've been slacking off lately, and she's been too kind about it. I have to make it up to her.

Opening my phone, I see a few unread messages. A corner of my mouth curls up into a lopsided smile when I notice one is from Aiden. I don't even bother checking the other messages; I open his first.

Aiden: Hey, I low-key miss you.

My smile widens.

Damn, this is not the best time to receive a message like this. Now I won't be able to stop thinking about it, or even imagi