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"Ok, okay fine. But shouldn't you be focusing on the songbird contest? It's next week..." "Yea, it's next week. But a more important contest is going on in my life right now and I... I need you to help me, please," said Zehra, her voice cracking. Nora put an arm around her shoulder. "I'll teach you, but I need gurudakshina." "Guru– what?" "A small payment of sorts." "You want me to pay you?" "Not in cash. I'll teach you, you will tell me what's been bothering you lately."

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"I'll be expecting that call Hazel, have a good weekend you too." I climb into my car and start the engine,on my way out I honk a little and wave a final good bye to John.

"Maybe you're right. This is just me getting anxious over things that have already ended." "Your mentality is still healing and that's totally normal," Mad added then. "I'm no expert when it comes to this but I think you need closure for your peace of mind." Opening my eyes, I turned my head to look at her. She was also gazing up to the sky, with her arms behind her sides, supporting her weight. "You mean, should I go talk to him or something?" Mad shrugged her shoulder. "Whatever floats your boat." I chuckled, nodding. "Thanks for the advice though."

Eva agreed. They walk towards their room but before they even reach their door, they notice the door next to their's was ajar. Something was swaying in the air inside. It looks lik something dawned at them that made them lookd at each other before pushing the door wide open. What they saw next was something they would remember for the rest of their lives. It was Giselle who cried first for she and Violet were close. Eva was standing behind Violet remembering the last thing she said to her.

His gaze was shocked—he hadn't realized it was me he'd pushed. But his attention was fleeting. He turned away after a brief pause and jumped into his car, speeding off. The roar of the engine was deafening, and the thick exhaust fumes choked me until my nose prickled. I watched as the red Porsche vanished into the distance. Then, I slowly closed my eyes. … When I woke again, my stomach was flat. The heartbeat was gone. I'd already decided not to keep the child, so why did losing it still hurt so much?

she told her and shut her eyes, moving closer to kiss her on the forehead. Vivian wanted to smile but couldn’t. Rather, she tried to grip onto her hand and not let go. She hadn’t recollected what happened, but hearing her daughter’s comforting words, she tried to relax. -- Adam was about to step out of his office when the door opened and Jace strolled in. His steps were steady as he stopped right in front of him. Surprised, Adam forced a gentle smile. “Jace. What a pleasant surprise,” he stated.

They simply waited. I set my glass down and spoke quietly. "I think you've all seen enough tonight. I'll be stepping away from the company. There's no need for any of you to continue supporting it." What Lucas didn't know was that I had arranged tonight's dinner and this so-called critical deal.

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The ten finalist pieces, dazzling under the lights, commanded the center stage. “These designs prove, without a shadow of doubt, that Ulrick’s employees are truly top-notch,” the journalist added. Chloe offered a practiced smile, radiant yet measured. “I imagine tonight will be very interesting,” he said. “Of course. Please, look forward to it,” Chloe replied smoothly. After a polite handshake, the journalist excused himself and stepped into the function hall. Chloe’s smile lingered only until his back was turned. Then she shifted toward Abigail, who waited just behind her.