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Chapter Ten

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Emily's POV

“I wish I had more time with her,” Said Emilianna.

“I don't mean to sound cruel but life doesn't always give us the life that we want.” I said.

Emilianna chortled. “I can tell you didn't grow much on love. You're too harsh,”

“Is that too much for you?” I asked.

Emilianna sighed.

“I forgot to ask you why you were at the spot where I found you. What's your history? That is, if you're willing to share.”

I smirked. “You really want to know?”

Emilianna nodded. “Yes, please share.”

“Actually, I'd like to keep that to myself for now.”

“Oh, looks like you haven't gone far in trusting people enough to tell them what you feel about life.”

“Honestly, Emilianna. Would you blame me? I've walked this life wanting love but what to do when I don't find it? I can't just kill myself for it now. Can I?”

“Listen Sweetheart, love isn't in a person. It's in the things you do. If you want to make yourself feel loved, it could be as simple as doing your hair so dancing in the moonlight. It coul
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