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Author: Ria's Masterpiece
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MAYORAL CANDIDATE, JULIAN MIGHT BE IN LOVE WITH HIS NEW WIFE BUT DOES HE KNOW THAT SHE LOVES TO CHANGE MEN?

I stared so long at this headline that I think I got lost at some point.

“You have given him nothing but trouble since you came into his life” Julian’s mother’s voice shook me.

“Since you meandered your way into my son’s life it’s been one media accusation or the other. One attack or the other. Arson, bulgary, you name them.”

As she spoke I looked at my feet in shame.

“I really hope you’re worth it because my son might take things lightly with you but I won’t. Make sure you fix things. I do not want to hear that anymore of these crazy headlines”

I nodded.

My phone screen came on for a few seconds, an indication that there was a notification since I had placed it in silent mode.

“I’ll take care of it. Do not bother about it. Ethan really is sowing seeds.” The text was from Julian.,

Tears immediately filled my eyes. I ran upstairs to my room and balled my eyes out.

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