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SAM
“A-Abby?” Stuttering, I swallow hard.
They are the last people I want to see right now. This can’t be a coincidence. Did they happen to own this nightclub too?
I’m such a stupid. Of course, they pretty own everything.
“Sam!” Her face lights up like a Christmas tree. She launches on me that makes me stumble a few steps back and squeezes me so tight in a hug.
“I can’t believe you’re here! You’re really here, and I’m not dreaming, am I, Sam?” she continues mumbling I missed you, good to see you again blah blah blah. I’m so shocked to even say a word.
“God, you look gorgeous! Why won’t you come with me.” She grabs my hand, but I manage to pull it back.
“Um, I'm sorry Abby, but I can’t. I have friends waiting for me. They’re probably wondering what took me so long,” I reply and feel bad at the same time.
She’s really a good person, but I’m not yet ready to face his family. He and Abby are
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