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Clarissa:

I was still in shock and panic. I hadn't been able to sleep the entire night. I sat in the living room sipping coffee with heavy bags under my eyes.

My phone was beside me and it was ringing. I turned my head but didn't dare to pick it up.

Six missed calls from Lorenzo. He had only called me this morning. The prick didn't return any of my calls from the night before.

I held my cup even tighter but I was cautious all the same. The last thing I wanted was for the hot coffee liquid to spill on me.

I took another sip. I was in a miserable state. I was paranoid and scared. In my head, I had gone over every possible thought and all of them made me shiver with fright and skepticism.

Knock! Knock!

The heavy knocking at the door made the whole house vibrate. I was unmoved by the sound. It was already obvious who it was.

I took another sip and continued to listen to the angry knocking that was followed by angry yells.

“Rissa! Rissa, open the door!"

I sat still for ten minutes and fina