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2024-10-29 19:42:56A few months later
"How have you been?" Ashley questions as she takes a sip of her coffee. She leans back into her chair, tucking a piece of hair behind her ear. She gives me a warm smile.
"Really good," I tell her honestly. "Miles' and I moved into our place last weekend."
"That's fantastic!" she beams at me. "You two have come so far."
"Yeah," I agree with a shy smile. "I never would have imagined us to be living together. Especially after everything."
"True love conquers all," she teases.
I let out a quiet laugh. "And you? How have you been?"
"I've been well. I'm taking next semester off and am travelling to Europe. I'm also thinking of taking a position across town. It's an office job."
"Oh that sounds great!"
"I haven't made a decision yet. And I've been dating a guy for a few months now, so that might change things." Her cheeks blossom red when she speaks about him and her lips curve upwards.
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