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Chapter 102: First day.

Autor: Diana Paris
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"What did she say her name was?"

For the first time in a month I comfortably woke up and ran a hot bath for myself. The action is doing something to my brain that I can't understand, so when Estel asks this question, all I can do is stare at her as the hot water in the fragrant-smelling bath soaks into my skin.

It's 6 a.m. and we're both in the bathroom, she on one side of the sink and me on the other, each trying to get ready for the day. And why did I tell her about the girl who helped me shop again?

"Lyra, I asked what the girl's name was. Did she not drop a name?"

This time the confusion rolling around in my mind makes me respond, "She didn't give me her name, but she gave me a card. She's really good at what she does because her clothes were really nice. Her hair was elegantly laid down too, like she had just gotten it done. We met trying to get the same blouse..."

"And she helped you shop for outfits, just like that?"

There's a wariness in Estel's tone that makes me wonder. I tr
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