Candy I stand near the front door, waiting for Vivi to park her car. For an event planner, she is surprisingly well-off. Her expensive Mercedes goes off. She rattles a bit in the car, before climbing out slowly. In her arms, there are a bunch of files. “Hey, Vivi, it’s so good to see you,” I say, putting on my best hostess voice. I am covered from head-to-toe protectively to hide my scars. The fact that Ansel’s putting me through hell does not stop me from carrying out the responsibilities I committed to. Besides, it’s been two days and most of the scars are healed now. “Hi, Candy, it’s so good you made time to show me the garden,” Vivi says, stretching out her hand as she approaches me. I glance behind her. “Where’s Irina? I was hoping she’d come with you?” I ask. I had not seen Irina in two days, not since we were thoroughly pounded by her bookie. “I thought she was here. She told she was coming in. Isn’t her fiancée still living here?” Vivi asks. “Yes, Axel’s still
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