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17. Wine And Sushi
Cammy
Today took everything out of me, from the meeting with Elijah to finding out that Cassy is actually not a friend… and the fact that I broke down in Elijah’s arms. It’s like some higher power had it out for me and wanted me to suffer.
In any case, I had a relaxing hot bath with every essential oil known to man and ordered some binge Chinese takeaway. Tonight I will treat myself while trying to forget about this horrid day.
After getting into a silk camisole pyjama set, I walk towards my lounge with my takeaway, wine and a good, smutty romance novel. Ready to sink into a pit of me-time.’
What I didn’t anticipate was a knock at my door.
Groaning, I stuff a piece of sushi in my mouth and walk towards the door, only to nearly joke on it when I see Elijah’s face through the peephole. What the hell?? Why was he here?!
Swallowing deeply, I unlock my door with a red face and peer up at him.
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