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DEGREE OF FANCY Chapter 52
As I walked through the front door, I was greeted by the sight of Sophia sitting at the dining table, eating breakfast with an older man. I was taken aback, unsure of who the man was or why he was sitting at our table.But as I looked closer, I realized that the man was familiar to me. I couldn't quite place him, but there was something about his face that seemed... familiar.Sophia looked up and saw me standing there, and a bright smile spread across her face. "Good morning, darling!" she exclaimed, waving me over to the table. "I'm so glad you're home. This is your father, he's been worried sick about you."My father? I thought, feeling a surge of confusion. I didn't remember having a father, or at least, I didn't remember this man being my father.But as I looked at him, I saw the resemblance. The same eyes, the same nose, the same shape of the face. It was unmistakable.My father stood up and walked over to me, a warm smile on his face. "Son, it's so good to see you," he said, ope
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As I sat there, lost in my own thoughts and doubts, a man walked into the restaurant and caught my eye. He was tall, with a rugged jawline and a messy mop of hair. He looked familiar, but I couldn't quite place him.As he approached my table, I felt a sense of confusion. Who was this guy? And why was he sitting down in front of me?"Hey, buddy," he said, with a friendly smile. "I'm Alex. We've been friends for years."I stared at him, feeling like I'd been punched in the gut. Friends? Years? I didn't remember this guy at all.Alex seemed to sense my confusion, and his expression turned sympathetic. "I heard about what happened to you," he said. "I heard you lost your memories."I nodded, feeling a sense of embarrassment. "Yeah. I don't remember anything."Alex nodded understandingly. "Well, let me tell you a story. We used to come to this restaurant all the time. It's your favorite place, and you always order the same thing: a burger with extra cheese and a side of fries."As Alex spo
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As I walked into the house, I was greeted by the darkness of the dining room. I fumbled for the light switch, flipping it on to illuminate the space. But as the lights came on, I realized that Sophia still wasn't home.I tried calling her, but she didn't answer. I let out a deep sigh, feeling a mix of frustration and concern. Where was she? And why wasn't she answering my calls?As I sat down on the couch, I noticed that the house was eerily quiet. And then it hit me - the dog was nowhere to be found. I got up and started searching the house, calling out the dog's name, but there was no response.I checked the living room, the kitchen, and even the bedrooms, but the dog was nowhere to be seen. I started to feel a sense of unease, wondering if something had happened to the poor animal.As I continued my search, I decided to check the backyard. I walked out into the cool evening air, calling out the dog's name once again. But as I approached the area where we normally kept the dog's foo
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As I walked into my office, I couldn't shake off the feeling of curiosity and unease. I sat down at my desk, trying to focus on my work, but my mind kept wandering back to the mysterious note and the woman who had given it to me.Finally, I couldn't resist anymore. I pulled out the note and unfolded it, my eyes scanning the message. It was brief and cryptic, but it sent a shiver down my spine."Go to the rooftop," it said. "Come alone. Don't let anyone notice you."I hesitated, feeling a sense of confusion and uncertainty. What was going on? And who was behind this mysterious message?But despite my reservations, I found myself getting up from my desk and walking out of my office. I tried to act normally, so that no one would notice me leaving. I walked down the hallway, took the elevator to the top floor, and then made my way to the rooftop.As I stepped out onto the rooftop, I saw the woman again. She was standing with her back to me, looking out over the city. She was wearing a red
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As I carried Bridgette in my arms, I could feel the weight of her gaze on me. She was looking up at me with a mixture of relief and concern, and I knew that she was worried about what would happen next.I didn't care about the crowd of people staring at us in confusion. I didn't care about anything except getting Bridgette to safety. I walked straight to the car, careful not to jostle her too much, and opened the door.As I settled her into the passenger seat, Bridgette reached out and grabbed my hand. "Stay with me," she whispered, her eyes pleading with me.I looked at her, feeling a pang of guilt and regret. I knew that I had hurt her, that I had broken her trust. But now that everything had come back to me, I knew that I had to make things right."I'm sorry, Bridgette," I said, my voice shaking with emotion. "I'm so sorry for everything. But I need to go and make things right. I need to confront my father and Sophia, to tell them that I know the truth."Bridgette's eyes widened in
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As I slowly regained consciousness, I realized that I was in a completely different environment. I was shirtless, kneeling on a cold, hard floor, with both of my arms raised and tied. I tried to struggle, but my wrists were bound tightly, and I couldn't move.Suddenly, a bucket of cold water was poured over my head, and I gasped in shock. The water was icy cold, and it sent shivers down my spine. I coughed and spluttered, trying to catch my breath.As I looked around, I saw that I was in a dark room, with no windows or doors visible. The only light came from a faint, flickering glow that seemed to emanate from the walls themselves.I heard the sound of high heels clicking on the floor, and I turned my head to see Sophia walking towards me. She was dressed in a stunning black evening gown, her hair styled perfectly, and her makeup flawless.She sat down in a chair in front of me, her eyes fixed on mine. She didn't say a word, just watched me with an unnerving intensity. I tried to spea
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As Sophia released me from her grip, I took advantage of the momentary distraction to make my move. I gently lowered her to the floor, our lips still locked in a passionate kiss. Her hands were on my shoulders, her fingers digging deep into my skin as she pulled me closer. As we kissed, I slowly reached into her purse, my fingers closing around the gun. I pulled it out, my heart racing with anticipation. Sophia was still lost in the moment, her eyes closed, her mouth open in a passionate moan. I gently pushed her away from me, my eyes locked on hers. And then, I raised the gun, pressing it against her forehead. Sophia's eyes snapped open, and for a moment, she stared at me in shock. But then, a slow smile spread across her face, and she started to laugh. It was a low, husky sound, and it sent shivers down my spine. I warned her, my voice low and menacing. "Don't make a sound," I said. "Or I'll shoot you right here, right now." But Sophia just laughed harder, her moans growing loud
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As I slowly opened my eyes, my gaze fell on the person I loved most in this world - Bridgette. But to my surprise, she wasn't lying in a hospital bed, she was sitting beside me, holding my hand and smiling weakly.I felt a wave of relief wash over me, and I quickly sat up, wrapping my arms around Bridgette in a tight hug. "Oh, thank god you're okay," I whispered into her hair, holding her close.Bridgette hugged me back, her arms trembling with emotion. "What happened to you?" she asked, her voice shaking with concern. "You're all beat up and bruised."I took a deep breath, trying to process everything that had happened. I looked over at Alex, who was standing on the other side of the hospital room, watching us with a concerned expression."Where do I even start?" I asked, shaking my head.Bridgette leaned back, her eyes locked on mine. "Start from the beginning," she said gently. "What happened after you left me?"I took another deep breath, and began to explain everything that had h
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We pulled back from each other and smiled, feeling happy and content. My wife looked around the office, taking in the sights and sounds of the busy workspace."So, this is where you'll be spending most of your time now," she said, nodding.I nodded, feeling a sense of pride and ownership. "Yes, it is. And I'm excited to get started and make a difference."My wife smiled and leaned in to kiss me again. "I'm proud of you," she said. "You're going to do great things here."I smiled back at her, feeling grateful for her support and encouragement. "Thanks, I couldn't do it without you," I said.We chatted for a few more minutes, catching up on each other's day and making plans for the evening. Then, my wife glanced at her watch and said, "I should probably get going. I have a meeting in 20 minutes."I nodded and walked her to the door, giving her a quick kiss goodbye. "Have a great meeting," I said. "I'll see you tonight."My wife smiled and waved, and then she was gone. I watched her go,
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I walked into the night club, the loud music and flashing lights enveloping me like a warm hug. I made my way to the bar, ordering a whiskey on the rocks. I downed it in one gulp, feeling the burn all the way down my throat. I ordered another, and another, losing count of how many I'd had. The music and lights began to blur together, and I felt myself becoming numb. I pulled out my phone and dialed Alex's number. He answered on the first ring, and I could hear the concern in his voice. "Hey, man, what's going on?" he asked. I took a deep breath, letting it all spill out. I told him about my father, about the hospital, about the anger and hurt that had been building up inside me for so long. I told him about how I'd wanted to take revenge, to make my father pay for all the pain he'd caused me. But how now, it seemed like that was impossible. "I'm so disappointed, Alex," I said, feeling the tears prick at the corners of my eyes. "I'm so disappointed that I'll never get to take rev
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I stood there, frozen in shock, as I gazed at the frail, elderly man sitting in the wheelchair. His skin was pale and translucent, his eyes sunken, and his head was completely bald. He looked like a shadow of his former self, a mere specter of the man I had once known.And yet, despite the ravages of time and illness, I knew that this was my father. I could see it in his eyes, in the shape of his nose, in the curve of his lips. It was a face that I had once loved, once trusted, and now...Now, I felt a wave of emotions wash over me. Anger, sadness, pity, and frustration all swirled together in a toxic mix that left me feeling breathless and bewildered.The nun's voice cut through my thoughts, her words a gentle reminder that I was not alone. "Your father has been waiting for you for a long time," she said, her eyes filled with compassion. "He's been suffering from a terminal illness, a brain cancer that has taken its toll on his body and mind."I felt a surge of anger at her words. Ho
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I stood outside the cold, grey walls of the prison, my heart racing with anticipation. I had been thinking about this moment for weeks, ever since I had finally cleared my name and started rebuilding my life with Bridgette.But there was still one thing that had been nagging at me, one thing that I couldn't shake off. My father. Where was he? And what was he planning next?I knew that Sophia was the key to finding out. She had been my father's partner in crime, and I was sure that she knew where he was hiding.I took a deep breath and stepped inside the prison, my eyes scanning the drab, institutional surroundings. I was greeted by a stern-looking guard, who eyed me warily."Can I help you?" he growled."I'm here to visit Sophia," I said, my voice firm.The guard raised an eyebrow. "You're the one who was accused of working with her, aren't you?" he said.I nodded. "That was all a misunderstanding," I said. "I've been cleared of all charges."The guard snorted. "Well, you're still not
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As the days passed, Rachel worked tirelessly to gather evidence and build a case to prove my innocence. She spent hours interviewing witnesses, reviewing documents, and analyzing data.Meanwhile, I was stuck in a cell, waiting for my trial to begin. It was a frustrating and helpless feeling, knowing that my freedom and reputation were on the line.But despite the challenges, I remained hopeful. I knew that Rachel was a skilled and dedicated lawyer, and I had faith that she would do everything in her power to clear my name.One day, Rachel came to visit me in my cell, a look of determination on her face. "I've got some good news," she said. "I've found a key piece of evidence that proves you were not involved in Sophia's business dealings."I felt a surge of excitement and hope. "What is it?" I asked, leaning forward in my seat.Rachel smiled. "It's a recording of a conversation between Sophia and one of her associates," she said. "In the recording, Sophia explicitly states that you we
