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Forty-Three
Breanna finished helping him move the furniture around, and by the time they were done, the change was remarkable. Perhaps thirty people could fit in her apartment, now.
She released a deep sigh and scratched her head. “How much time before our guests start arriving?”
He glanced at his gold watch, which looked to be quite expensive. “Fifteen, maybe twenty minutes.” He met her stare. “Why?”
“I need to go change.”
“Go ahead.” He flipped his hand. “I’ll just check on the refreshments.”
She turned and hurried into her bedroom and stripped out of the clothes. After powdering her body with a rose scent, she grabbed the clothes previously set out to wear for tonight. The faded jeans and over-sized shirt would do just fine. She removed the ever-present rubber band and let her hair fall down around her shoulders.
When she entered the living room, Monte lounged on her sofa,
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