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ittle cafe called "THE BARN". The interior design was incredibly beautiful

of what to order, Morgan's v

cult to choose,"

a mix of softness and coldness. Her arms were folded

tress approached our table, her attention shifting from m

we're ready," I replied, attempting to hide my

"So, babe, what do you prefer?" she asked, scanning the menu. "

ther, their chemistry undeniable. Meanwhile, I, a virgin and single at the

kimchi spam fried rice, thank you," she said to the wa

e asked, her voic

" I replied, my gaze still fixed on Morgan tr

problem with me

k I have a problem with you?" she asked cu

ld to me? You barely

arlier. I didn't mean to. You see

der my breath, my eyes fixe

d new people," Jamie interject

ege is akin to a jungle where everyone is let loose, and unfortunately, she appears

y worried, I couldn't help but think she was meddli

asked, understanding how much M

't have to worry about me. I am

o help, then act like it. Righ

u are overstepping your bo

an's upfront comment made me realize that I still h

focused on my hunger, eagerly waiting for my fo

er. Despite the tough conversations with I

s beside my bed to say my prayer before

" Morgan asked, watc

nd kept on remi

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eing able to update you for a while. A lot has happened over the past few years. I would love

always dreamt of. The best part is, that it's far away from Dad. Ivy is here with me to

re but I feel

anna hang out" I

, still haven't gotten the chan

your dorm"

ust be joking, I get up and h

le appeared on her face. "Please

in, she stared at Morgan's heavy Go

eavily rooted in all

d sat on the bed staring at Ivy who stood, her e

tour of the library" Ivy

at the text from my mom. A little morning cheer-

it together" s

ou busy?"

u gave me an idea- touring the library with you, it a good start don

I chi

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the school for about 3 hours non-stop, all thanks to Iv

p-notch, and is highly recommended. So whenever you all decide to visit California don't forge

g?" I asked, feeling

mb," she replied, her hand touching her

fans," I whispered, acknowle

inancially, just as they need me to fill their boring

terjected, "Aren

" I said, signali

he greeted politely, a s

iously, her playful nature evident. The

her finger playfully tra

you're less busy," he flirtatiously responded, leani

his attention, and the waiter wanted a piece of

informed the waiter, trying to redirect his f

us smirk forming. "A cup of milksh

y, but I rolled my eyes in annoy

" She asked, her voice

I manag

party tonight. What do you think?" she asked, w

"He's coming. Don't say anything. Act cool," Iv

over heels for him, but I was still b

rs," he said, passi

k on the table. "So, are you on shift this evening

s shifting from me to Ivy. "No,

hman orientation party this evening," Ivy

in his eyes as he replie

t's wrong with all of you?" Ivy excl

aking again. "I'll go,

d by his condition. "Oh, okay.

will be there," he said, fina

e, the unexpected turn of events catching me

ea