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tion project, and I've got to admit that I'm pretty pleased with the plans. James has been really great to work with; his understanding of th

veryone is already there except for Rachel. It's now ten minutes past t

not here, we might as well make

rown before he c

that you are all well. Jake, ho

s his designs on the ta

finished; we are now just waiting for the plans

s a breathless Rachel

ate, important

frowns a

ce of you to join us

at me and then to

d in this week, and everyone

the floor as Mr

How are your des

igns on the tab

've really enjoyed working alongside her this

towards him as he st

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an I run some

as I force myself not to blush or embarrass myself. It's been a long time sin

and was hoping to get the schools in the area to bring in some of the kids' artwork for the corridor walls, and then in the main community room, I

n me. Rachel mutters under her br

just

uts her off

the kids involved, it will bring in some g

sh that creeps up my face. I smile back. My face flustered as I caught his eyes on me. I notice

eave you to contact the schools

ith a grin as

abulous idea. Ellie, I wil

u, Erin,"

in by my side. Today has been a good day. It's been a long time since I've been this happy and this carefr

o look at me

f only that man looked at me the way he looks at you.

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the floor

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n't hear that. She stops walkin

ha

ter a

forget I said a

ut I don't want to involve her in any of my drama. She looks at me, knowing

to, talk Ellie, I'm here for you

for a hug. It's been a long time since I had friends, and Eri

I'm not ready to talk about my past jus

, Erin," I

go to the cafe

gs before making our way across the road to the cafe. Con

ite lady and my pain i

les as sh

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as she stud

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lady. Oh, that sounds s

before

work, and Connors plac

. The lady

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lace to live. I need to get out of t

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ce, but it's comfy, and handy for work; I get to lie in bed a little longer as I only

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to stay, and we have an e

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she knows you abandon me ever

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rent girl home every night a

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rin burns toast and

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have a job that I love and somewhere to live,

e hotel, have a shower and pack my bag bef

I'm feeling free and ready to