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Formal Attire
We had been on the road for about a month now and Rakesh had finally seemed to narrow down a few select people who might know the location of the people who had taken my parents. We were staying at a rather lavish hotel, something I never imagined I'd go to in all my life. We had travelled further north England than I had ever been before, being from Wales personally - not that I knew how to speak Welsh mind you - but that's a whole other topic.
"So, there is a formal invite-only party tonight, right?" I asked Rakesh as we both settled into our room for the next few days. This party was going to be held over the weekend, and apparently, Rakesh knew the host of the gathering and was able to get us into the festivity without too much trouble.He nodded at me while setting aside some of his things for later. He then paused and peered at me for a moment. "I am doubting you have formal attire," he said after a moment. I rubbed the back of my neck. Regardless if I owRelated chapters
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