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rom a distance, I could hear slow music playing. It was a little past 7 in the evening, and I was too tired to open

s were becoming unbearable. I counted to three to motivate myself, b

eached inside but couldn't find my phone. I had forgotten I put it in the sm

ould close the door, the phone started ringing again. I turned on the light with the

aller was, but it was an unknown number. I dialed back, thinking it might be the new cli

e, cool and calm, answered.

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met at the groce

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if you got home safely since you i

was too tired to go in, so I just sat in the corri

ing a ride, I must respect your wishes. You should get some res

or checking in," I

n front of the mirror to undress. I love undressing in front of the mirror; it makes me feel comfortable and s

yes focused on the stitches on my stomach. I rubbed my middle finger around them and t

ver happen ag