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I like him

Author: Starlight
last update publish date: 2026-05-21 16:22:00

KATHERINE POV.

I couldn't take it anymore.

My heart pounded in my chest as I returned to my desk, trying to steady myself. My phone beeped and a message from Williams popped up.

‘What did you say I came to pick you up from work?’ it read. I had wanted to type ‘never mind’ then a thought crossed my mind and I typed instead.

“How about we go on that dinner date tonight?

“Really?” His reply came in almost immediately and I typed a
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