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Coffee and Dates

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last update Last Updated: 2025-04-23 15:44:23

Aphrodite

Our taxi pulled into the mansion's driveway and parked. Biting my lips nervously, I turned to Lara and gently touched her shoulder to wake her from her short slumber, signalling that we had arrived. She yawned, nodded, and sniffled before getting out of the car with me in tow.

I quickly paid the cab driver and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder as we walked inside. By the time we reached our bedroom, she had calmed down considerably, which I was thankful for.

Never in my wildest imagination did I think this night would end the way it did. I couldn't wrap my head around how Asher had brutally murdered that poor man for no reason. I sighed and went to sit beside my best friend, trying as best as I could to be a support system.

It was silent for a while before Lara stood up to freshen up, and I went to sit at the dressing table. I took some wipes and cleaned off my makeup before going into the closet to find something comfortable to wear after I showered.

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