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182: NOT ON MY WATCH.

Penulis: Glittering gold
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-07 23:52:16
ELARA’S POV

“New architect?”

“Yes.”

“Congratulations,” I say, my voice pitched a little too high.

“Thanks el”

“I’m going to show, him around the apartments, so he could get some insight on the place- you should come along”

“I’m afraid I can’t today, i need to find new, lamps and vases and I have somethings to take care of”

I leave without, waiting for a response.

The thought of nico being the new, artichet felt a little odd but I don’t think much of it.

*****

The first store I went to had nothing I wanted, The second is worse. By the time I’m walking into the third vintage shop, the sky has turned a dark, angry grey.

I hadn’t even noticed how long I’d been searching how long I’ve been trying to distract myself from the fact that Nico is likely going to start working with me.

But I don’t have time to dwell on it.

The sharp slaps of rain start just as I’m walking back to my car. Within seconds, I’m soaked. Water trails down my back, my pants cling t
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