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T W E N T Y .

Dahlia.

“Hi!”

I whipped my head in the direction of the voice. To my dismay, I see Cathy walking over to where I was seated in a somewhat secluded chair in her barbecue party. Atlas told me how she was so adamant to invite me to her place when she heard I was coming home, when all I really want was to go straight to back or better yet, visit my Mom while I’m still here.

Nonetheless, I pulled a fake smile before she approached.

“Hello.” I greeted curtly. There was no need to introduce myself. Based on her actions, I think she has an idea of who I am.

“May I?” She smiled, glancing at the empty chair beside me.

I shrug. “Sure, go ahead.”

She plopped down on her ass and scooted closer, making me real uncomfortable.

“So, you’re Dahlia?” She asked, and I looked at her.

Is this some kind of a joke she’s trying to pull? Atlas already introduced me to her in his house. But very well, if she wants to play pretense, then two can play at this game.

“Yeah, how d
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