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FIRE TO THE FANTASY

Author: VEEWRITES
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-04-20 18:46:16

Zara's POV

Raw, unadulterated excitement coursed through my veins like lava as I tore through the city streets to Creed's house. Every red light, every bump in the road seemed to be personally sent to stop me, but nothing could quell the fire that burned inside. I was on pins and needles. I was alive.

I could barely maintain my seat in the car.

The night had finally arrived.

I wanted to be the first to tell him.

I wanted to be the first face he saw when the truth smacked him in the face of his stunning, clueless face.

I wanted to be standing there, front row center, when his heart shattered and the tiny dream world he'd built around his precious Yuyu crashed down in front of his eyes.

Ved moved out of the way — I made sure.

I did it perfectly well. As usual.

I got to Creed's house around five.

A little too early, yeah — but I didn't mind. I wanted to wait.

I wasn't waiting to mind, not for this one.

The office let out at six. He'd've been home at six-thirty, seven latest. Eight at a s
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