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Chapter 127 - Trial by fire
Stella
After the night of the gala, we had a great night tonight.
And the next day Lawrence got the bad news that they were late and Stella set her plans in action.
"I'll find love," I added for the tenth time.
"Call me whenever possible." He added.
I kissed him on the cheek turning to enter the big Andre's gallery we use as the class.
"Come here." He pulled me into his arms before I could react.
"I want more," he nagged. Making me smile and link my lips with his.
He deepens the kiss, his hands roaming all over me. "Babe, I'll be late." I smack his hands pulling away.
"Arrgh" he let out a sexy groan.
"Well, I promise tonight." And I quickly pecked his cheeks before I went. And he waved at me.
I smiled and waved back. "What would I do without your love?" I muttered aside. As I entered the gallery.
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