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Chapter 59: More problems

Author: Debby
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Ariana’s POV

By the third day, the headlines stopped feeling sharp and started feeling dull.

Not because they hurt less, but because they were on repeat.

Alex and I didn’t talk about them much. We learned to live around them instead. We had morning coffee, short check-ins. His hand at my back when cameras appeared. Mine on his wrist when questions came.

We didn’t hide the relationship anymore, and that had become the story too.

By Friday, Lily texted me.

Lily: You need carbs and gossip. We are going out for dinner tonight. No excuses.

Me: I’m tired.

Lily: You’re always tired. Wear black. I booked a table.

I didn’t ask where. I just said yes.

The restaurant was loud. Music loud enough that no one could eavesdrop without leaning in. Candlelight on the tables blurred faces. Lily waved me over like she was flagging down an Uber.

“You look hot,” she said immediately. “Which is rude, because I look emotionally exhausted.”

I smiled despite myself. “You always look emotionally exhausted.”

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