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t home. I stripped out of my dress and decided to

the bed, Aryan called again, told me he would pick me up soon, requested my home

le. I wired the payment to the hospital's account to sort the bills wit

outside my door, follow

nce. I grabbed my purse and dashed to the living room, picked up my

ring height and straight expressi

and followed him as he descended the stairs. The house I've lived in for a ye

ed, wondering how to act and to ensure I didn't blow

g?" I asked curtly, conscio

nts to see you," he replied as he e

ut the window. What was I

t have to act cute ar

added with a flirtatious smirk, stressing abou

he suddenly asked, jolting me back to reality w

ou don't talk. I understand

sure what to tell you about myse

ur name?"

a question?" I laughed and add

t a brand name f

laimed and adj

r, which left me disappointed beca

me to open the door for m

avoid attention, and I

the receptionist and

led the way to an ele

mmediately. I saw a variety of dresses and stilettos I'd n

ou can," he ordere

each, telling the person in the changing room

with Aryan carrying some of the bags, offloading them in t

? Dark patio with a field of black roses and dandelions? My imagination ran

problem?" Aryan said and swi

ank you," I smiled and l

as loveable and sweet and had no issues or bad rec

a bit more," he said, and I loo

e gate opened automati

he smiled as he

and out of it. All of them moved orderly with etiquette

oin you soon," Aryan

n sat. That must be his father; his

," I called, tr

ying to intimidate me. Mental games this was common among adults. I stared inte

eet you, sir," I smiled, an

of questions, and I gave reasona

aid, and Aryan j

d a date? Or do you want me to?" He said, and I lo

smiled and held my hand while

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ng?! Was Fa

r?" I asked, knowing how

know if you're up to their level mentally but then let their guar

ve in with me?" I asked pla

too strai

You can take your time. I just wante

l," she replied,

llo

'll be th

e hospital! There's a problem," s

ing wrong

l from the hospital now," she rep