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The day finally came and all was set, Jeff went over the plans again for what felt like the hundredth time, his voice steady even though he was a little nervous. They had rehearsed it over and over again, changing some things that seemed not to work, and adding new ones until everything ran smoothly like clockwork, on paper, it was perfect. They all geared up and headed out, before leaving, Jeff gave their house one last look, they wouldn’t be returning to this place anymore, he had already gotten rid of every trace of their existence, after this job, they were all going to assume new identities and live completely new lives, maybe he will join the army or maybe he’d chase the spotlight and become an actor just like “K”. They arrived the cassino in separate vehicles, which had been stolen a few weeks earlier. The girls rode in a small black Toyota which was driven by one of the guys, while the rest of the guys followed in a black van, parked several blocks away from the cassino.

Months went by, slow and deliberate, Robbin and Elnora had slowly begun to settle into their new home and their new life. They had renovated the old crumbling house in the woods, which had once belonged to her aunt and uncle, transforming it into a fortress with thick concrete walls that rose 10 feet high, crowned with razor wires and secured by an electric gate. Security cameras lined the corners of the walls, with motion sensors running along the perimeter wall, Robbin could control the entire system from anywhere in the world, safety was no longer just guns and combat skills, safety was survival, vigilance and preparation. She never wanted what happened to her uncle and aunt to happen to her; she never wanted anyone to attack her in her safest space; her home. Despite its defenses, the two-story house looked like a fantasyland, something out of a fairytale. Flowering vines crawled up the walls giving it a castle like appearance, Robbin preserved her aunt’s garden exactly as she re

It had been three months since they started talking and having steady conversations that were never overwhelming, never absent. They found a rhythm with each other; he learned her routines and she learned his. Robbin could already feel the waves of emotions. The butterflies in her stomach kept growing until she could no longer contain them, she could no longer pretend that the feelings were subtle or something she could brush aside. She told Nora about Lex, and Nora was beyond excited for her. She hadn’t seen her friend this happy in what felt like forever, she was beginning to open up and trust someone again. Robbin’s eyes always lit up whenever she spoke about him.“Look at you, glowing,” Nora would often exclaim teasingly, and it was the cutest thing ever. Robbin tried to deny it, but it was true. Her eyes betrayed her, her voice softened, her smiles lingered longer.One night, he called her later than usual.“Just got back from work” he said. “Thought I’d try you.” She checked

Their first kiss was the inevitable result of months of restraint, longing, and emotions that had been pent up for too long.It all began with a text.The evening air was warm and golden, July settling lazily into the city, when Lex’s name lit up Robbin’s phone.“Hey, Robbin. I’m sorry for the late reply, I’m not feeling too well. I’m a little under the weather.”Her heart immediately tightened.Panicking, her fingers flew across the screen. “What happened? Have you gone to the hospital? Are you taking care of yourself? Are you eating properly?”She re-read the message before sending it, realizing how frantic it sounded, but she sent it anyway. A few seconds passed.Then her phone buzzed again. “I’m okay. Don’t stress your pretty little head.” She could practically hear the chuckle in his voice. That familiar, effortless tone; half soothing, half teasing, it washed over her nerves like a sedative. She exhaled slowly, pressing the phone against her chest.Still, the concern lingere

It had been a year and six months of Robbin and Lex's relationship. Elnora was happy to see her friend glow; she smiled more in public, she blushed whenever Lex’s name was mentioned... but she was quite concerned and a little cautious about Lex, she noticed the change before Robbin did. Whenever they had an argument or a big fight; and they argued more often than Robbin admitted, he'd ghost Robbin; days at first then weeks, only to return like nothing ever happened, no explanation, no apology. He’d greet her with warmth and affection, acting offended if she brought up his absence. He’d say things like “I just needed space” or “I didn’t think it was a big deal,” as if her anxiety during those silences was an inconvenience rather than something he caused. Robbin would spiral, replaying conversations, apologizing for things she hadn’t done, convincing herself that if she just stayed calm, if she didn’t push, he would come back sooner. Elnora didn't like his lack of accountability amo