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NIKKI

"And did you just run off, just like that?” she sounds perplexed.

"Yeah, it's safe to say I ran for my life.”

"Say what now?” Her brows are arched.

“You’re getting me confused. What should I have done? Do his laundry before leaving or make him his last meal, or...”

"Damn, Nikki. How about making him a replica of yourself to keep his bed warm? You know I’m not all about that crap.”

"Okay? You should spill at this moment. Because if it's ironing things out...it’s a no. If I had spent one more minute in there, I would be a captive for life and you will be over here writing notes I would read but cannot reply to, thinking I’m fine as my ass.”

"Your ass indeed. I meant to destroy his freaking face with hard blows, slaps, and scratches. Put your freaking nails to good use, girl.” She sounds pissed. "How can you just up and leave?”

"It sounds tempting, but I’ll pass. I'm certain I will have my eyes totally removed if I did that.”

"He wouldn't dare, stop hyping this motherfucker.”

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