of my wedding, so it shouldn't have been a surprise, right? - I asked with a touch of bitterness, not directing it at her
f I were solely responsible for him choosing a life of crime, even though he pursued a career in politics like his father. Sometimes I felt like I was in a nightmare that I w
ou. - I agreed with a nod. - I really need to go now, an employee asked to leave at the last minute and I'm covering the shift until we find a replacement. - Are you hiring? I'm interested! - I offered without even knowing what the job was. - Is this serious? - She looked at me, uncertain. - You know I have a convenience store
thanked her, holding her hand. - Thank you very much, really! - You don't need to say thank you. - Well, I'm going to leave now. - I opened the car door and got out, crou
dominance of cottages, cabins and lakefront properties, reflecting a more rustic atmosphere. I liked to sit on the sidelines and think about life, I could hear the sound of the tree leaves whispering in the wind. It was a peaceful place, my refuge from the outside world, but that day I had a surprise; I discovered that I wasn't the only one who liked to sit there and reflect. I noticed him before he noticed my presence, Elijah was standing, looking at the horizon with a distant expression. He
on my face, making me blush slightly, which made me turn my attention to the lake. - Who said I was here reflecting? - The thick and deep voice gave me goosebumps. -No one said, I just assumed from the way you seemed lost staring into space. - I bit my lower lip and waited for the bad answer, but surprisingly it didn't come, Elijah just did his wonderful jo
ah looked at me, our eyes met for a moment before he looked away. - Do you always talk like that? - Like this? - As if you were living inside a fairytale story? - The question was full of mockery and irony, but I didn't let myself be intimidated, he was talk
. - Sometimes. - I come often, but this is the first time we've met. - It must be because I always come at night when you are sleepin
to think. - I said smoke. - And do you turn off your brain when you do that? Elijah even tried to remain serious, but ended up laughing. I smiled too, feeling millions of butterflies flying in my stomach. It seemed like the defenses he normally kept up we
as silent for a moment before speaking again. - I'm not good with words, that's why I use brushes. I held my breath for a moment
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