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24-The Morning After
I called in sick at work that morning.
Might seem like a lie but I was actually sick to the stomach and Julia graciously granted me the privilege to skip work but with strict warning that I would have tons of workload available on my table the moment I return to work.
I didn’t mind.
I was still reliving the moments from last night up unto this morning.
It took me a few minutes to leave the door where I was slumped at when I left Dwyer's house after the intense and brief argument we had. I had sat with my head in-between my laps and only left the spot when I had to receive my mother's call. She rambled on and on about why I left the party that early and if I even exchanged pleasantries with Dwyer and being sure of herself that I left the party with the Mayor's son.
"He sure is a fine man with such impressive talents but I must
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