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Thirty Four
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~Jade~
I stared at the messages, thinking of what to type, what to say. I couldn't even think of anything.
'I'm fine now.'
I finally replied. I started typing 'I miss you too' but I deleted it, my inner voice whispering 'Jade, don't you think that is cheesy?'
Uthman: oh that's good to hear. Was it Malaria?
Me: not really.
I lingered for a while, wondering if I should tell him, I don't know why but it kinda feel safe now, talking to Uthman. Does that come with love?
Me: not really, there are some stuffs going on at home and it's kind of taking a toll on me.'
He replied a
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