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The Final Straw

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After the whole embarrassing situation at the bar, Camilla had decided that instead of going with James and Bradford out, she wanted to stay the night at Michelle's but decided otherwise and went home. "Bradford, can you drop me off at home instead?" she said softly.

Her heart was broken into a thousand pieces of glass shards. "No problem. We'll drop Michelle, then James, and then head back to our street," he said.

"Thank you," she responded.

On arriving at her place, Bradford turned to her and asked, "Are you sure you want to go inside?"

Calmly, she responded, "Yes, I'm sure."

"Okay then, but if you have any problems, and I mean any problems, just message me, and I will come. It doesn't matter what time it is," he said.

"I'll be okay," she assured him, not wanting to lead him on in any way.

She thanked him for the ride and walked into the house. The place was quiet, cold, and miserable. It was about as miserable as she
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Risa Mint
Thank God he left! That Jerk.
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GIFT TEEY
finally! finally!! finally!!! Steven is out!
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Ms.O The Writer
Finally you kick him out. Well done. Not an easy life you stuck it out as long as you could
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