~MELISSA~I pressed the doorbell for the third time before I heard Adele's voice echoing from inside.My hands slipped back into my pockets as I waited for her."Who's there?"She asked just before pulling the door open. Her eyes were sharp and expectant when she opened, but once she saw me, the colours in her face drained."It's been a while, Adele," I murmured, and slowly her face stiffened. She moved swiftly to close the door, but I held it back with my palm spread on the surface."What do you want?" She demanded."Aren't you going to invite me in?""Do I need to?" Her eyes squinted."No, you don't," I pushed the door further, gently, and let myself in.My eyes narrowed across the high structures of the room. By the time I made a complete 360-degree turn, I found her still standing by the door -open.Was she afraid I was here to hurt her?"What do you want, Desmond?""You once told me to feel at home here. I used to sit amongst the family and eat here. You hated to see me leave.""
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