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an

a approached her. She was responsible for training her and had been the

do you live on BGC

had learned her address. Forcing herself to relax, she ju

from there. How do yo

she could offer Tina ride, and after spending the

places," Tina said. It was more of a command than a suggestion, so Lana agreed, gr

a small piece ogf leaves is swaying. That means Ber months is coming," Tina sta

time, constantly going above and beyond to help customers throughout the day. Although Lana had never wor

erself to answer. She was shy and timid

personable, but now was closed off and suspicious of new connections. She h

d keeping to herself made that easier. But that lifestyle was tiring, and for once, she now felt

ds a small restaurant on the corner. People flooded from the shop carryin

aguig?" Lana asked, hoping not to

so loudly a couple walking into the Ital

d together as they continued through the colorful neighborhood. She was relaxed and comfortable,

you from?"

not from around here?" Lana

at there was something off with her the first day they met. She had a high wall built up, but she wanted her to know th

she knew exactly what Tina was hinting at. She was

ing at a map on the corner of the street. I can tell you're not completely comfortable. That's why I wanted to

was. Lana was uncomfortable navigating the new neighborhood,

ul, trying to remember as much as she could. Everything was finally beginning to feel normal, as the tension dissolved with each step they took together. Lana t

e long it would be dark. She hated to be out in the dark, especially alone. Walking twice

look, there was no one there. Danny had filled her with so much fear that even though she'd rem

she had gone, Danny eventually showed up to prove he could track her down whenever he wanted. Lana's only hope was that he no longer wanted anything t

had to live by and if she ever questioned his reign, there would be hell to pay. She lived her life in

sing her, and she didn't want to get caught in the new neighborhood, or find herself lost. There we

ore returning her focus ahead. There was a man a little ways down the street who caught her a

, Lana was filled with relief when the man turned to face her. While he might have had the football player build of her husband, this man looked nothing like the clean-shave

n smiled as their eyes locked, and for some reason that gave her bit of security. She felt the old man's watchful eye as she made it to her

the fourth floor as if she was being chased up each flight. You needed

locks to her front door, making six in total. In a rush to enter her plac

or. Thankfully, there was no one after her, despite the fear she felt deep in her stomach. When she finally

s with the cool air. A relaxing stroll with Tina had quickly turned to panic,

omeone had been rummaging through her things while she was at work. She knew it was

hen trying to prepare for what Danny had planned for her. He was u

f down. Lana's hands trembled as she dropped the set of keys in

on for her. She was on her own, responsible with her safety and well-being. Many might

completely safe. She was on a trip to Davao, away from Danny while he worked i

him away in another state, she felt the risk was pretty low. Slipping ou

had awakened her, although she did

oving her hand above her eye

m one cabana to the next taking orders. This waiter wasn't wearing a swim suit t

ized it was Danny from his cuff links. Dressed in a black tailored suit,

, stalling for time as she scrambled to g

y shown everyone my goods," Danny shrugged, speaking

her belly. When her breathing finally regulated, Lana walked to her bedroom, plopping dow

e finally safe," she continue