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53 : Stalker Alert
• Rome, Italy •
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•"Via.""What?" She sighed out loud, her hand already on the doorknob and impatiently figuring out the lock mechanism. It wasn't the usual type of doorknob.Did she have to use the stupid key card? She was so ready to walk out on him; he didn't even run after her."Stay here. Get back in bed.""Why should I? You don't even want me here." Veronica twisted the doorknob again, but the lock still wouldn't budge.Was it stuck? Jeez... Her luck just kept running out it wasn't even funny anymore."What?""Open this door. I'm not stayin' here.""Can we please just go back to bed?""Unlock the door, so I can go.""No." Théo grunted in frustration. He was sitting on the bed now, and he sounded like he wanted to just tape her mouth shut and lo
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•"Goodnight. Love you...""Love you and the little bean..."The words ruthlessly echoed in his head as he stood still against the door, speechless, and dumbfounded. Théo pulled a face. His brain once again recalled the last part of the conversation he just overheard.Little bean?What the heck was the guy talking about?Was it Kyle's term of endearment for her?Puzzled, stressed, and sleep-deprived, Théo watched his ex get into bed without even sparing him a single glance, or a small smile of acknowledgement.He didn't know whether he should be pissed, jealous or both.It was definitely Kyle she was talking to on the phone, because he recognized Kyle's voice on loudspeaker before Veronica hung up and ended the phone call, at the same time Théo got
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•The second she saw him take out the gun and put it in the nightstand drawer, the shock and fear just froze her on the bed. Veronica almost felt her heart jump to her throat.But she wasn't really afraid of him or the gun. What she feared was the real reason he thought he needed a weapon. Why even get a gun? Did he think he needed it for his safety? And hers?When did he even start carrying a handgun? Why on Earth would he need one?If her mother was here, her mom would definitely tell her to run away from Théo. Forget about him and keep out of his life for good. But Veronica didn't want to. She knew her feelings for him biased her judgment on their situation now, but she just couldn't force herself to walk out the door and leave him. Not tonight.She needed answers first. "What's that for?" she asked while Théo sat quietly beside her
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