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Chapter 19
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2024-10-29 19:42:56SENA ALLISA MCMILLAN POV
"I like you."
While waiting for the elevator, Brody leaned his back against the wall as he crossed his arms on his chest. Gumalaw ang mata ko para makita siya sa peripheral vision ko. He's smirking like an idiot while giving me a thorough look. Ibinalik ko na lang ulit sa pinto ng elevator ang tingin ko, showing no respect to him. Hindi ko man lang namalayan na nakasunod pala siya sa akin.
"Is that important?" walang gana ko namang tugon. Man, I'm not interested in you. Get f*cking lost already.
He chortled. "Now, I'm starting to like you even more."
Tumunog ang elevator kaya agad na akong pumasok sa loob, ignoring him. Sunod siyang pumasok habang nakangiti pa rin. I maintained my compusure and imagined that he's not here. Too bad, he can talk.
"Matagal ka na ba sa amin?"
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