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CHAPTER 8
I don’t remember when I invited a guy out. But I really want to try that kind of event again. And I only have one person in mind that I'm comfortable with except for Janice and Enzo. Just Rustov. He's not my type of company but passable.
I don't know when I started feeling comfortable around him. Maybe in our little interactions. Although I know he has his own judgments of me, he doesn't treat me badly so it's okay.
Rustov:
What? Go out? Are you drunk, Audrey?
I stopped looking for something to wear.
Me:
There seems to be a party in town tonight. I want to come and I want you to accompany me.
His reply took a while. I had already chosen what to wear when he texted again.
Rustov:
I can't be with you. I'll be with my friends.
I stopped and sat down on the ottoman, disappointed. I can already choose what to wear and after all, he won't let me? He knew I had no one else to be with! And what? He will be with his
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