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Chapter 13
I sneak out of the bed before there is even any sign of the sun. It must be around 4 AM, but I don't even dare to check, I don't want to wake up the sleeping princess next to me. I try to find my clothes in the dark, then go to the kitchen for a quick coffee. God, why do I have to leave? Oh yes, because I'm so behind work, I might actually go bankrupt in the end. I don't know what I'll do when September comes and the actual work starts. Maybe Abigail will come to see me then? Let's hope for the best…
It's ridiculous where my thoughts go. I don't even know if she wants to be with me. But then, if she didn't, why would she let me stay here with her? But then again, she rejected me when I asked her to commit to me. I seriously don't know. I'm confused. All I know is that this woman makes my heart beat twice faster. I guess I should just follow her pace and see where this will take us to.
And now it's time to go. Oh, how I wish I was able
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