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Author: Zainabi
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Hazel

The medium sized LCD TV was on with the world news playing as my mother gave it all her attention. Whereas for my case, my eyes were only glued to the screen but I have no idea what is going on. My mind was elsewhere. I haven't been thinking straight lately. I tried to keep on a cool face in front of my parents. But my mom could see right through me. They gave me the space I needed. It's high time I tell them the reason why I suddenly left everything and came back home. But then again, I don't think I'm ready for that.

Not with the current situation. It's better if they don't know what is going on between me and Damon. His engagement with Mia was all over the news, social media and everywhere. He was all calm standing beside Mia in the shopping mall. He let go of everything we had just like that. I swallowed a bitter lump that find it's way to my throat.

“I think the bread is burning” Mom ushered snapping me out of the reverie I ventured into. I ran to the kitchen in a fast pa
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