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Chapter 37
-Flashback-
Darson was in his last year in high school when his friends decided to have a pre-graduation party. They invited some friends from other schools, and some acquaintances. They said it's their last hurrah before facing the reality of life. Everyone in their batch were invited, no one can make excuses or say no.
The party was held on the wooded parts of Haverville, near the old cemetery. Bonfires were lit, kegs were placed everywhere. Everyone was cheering loudly to the music coming from the stereo. That's when he saw her. The most beautiful woman he ever laid his eyes on. She was standing by the largest oak tree near them.
"Who is she?" Darson asked his best friend about the girl who captured his attention.
"Who?"
"That girl."
"Oh, no. Stay away from that girl. She's bad news, brother. Very bad news."
"Why?"
"That's Amara, new to town, and a street hooker. You don't want to be associated with that slut." Lara, a girl
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