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221 | Dream of A Promise
I found myself in little garden.
In my opinion, was like a mini-roundabout. There were chrysanthemums, jasmine, and bougainvillea. Then there were also taro, aloe vera, and chilies. The colors of the plants create coolness as well as peace.
"It's all me who planted it," said a woman.
As I look at her, it was Zoey.
What is this? I’m I dreaming. I supposed flying to Indonesia. It felt absurd. You can see yourself with a woman in the middle of a garden. I’m sure it was dreaming
I then nodded my head. It was amazing that this young lady has the same hobby as my mother - gardening. Then, I turned to pay attention to Zoey again. I still wanted more explanation from her about the income inequality that occurs at this brothel.
"The same? What did you mean?" I still can't accept it. "She already got fifty-fifty and boarding money from you, but she still got more from karaoke and beer!"
Smiling wryly, Zoey then sat on a concrete sea
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