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A weird tension

Author: E. Dahlia
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Eduardo’s POV

“The guy has never been serious for once in his life,” Bryan spoke bitterly from the other end. “I don't even know why I bother with him.”

Bryan was complaining to me about his younger brother who was notorious for being a cassanova and leaching off of him.

His lastest crime was gambling his shares of their family's business and going AWOL.

“Don't let him get you so worked up. He's an adult, so he can figure himself out, okay?”

“I just don't understand how one can live so recklessly.”

Just then, a knock came on the door.

“I have a meeting now, we will talk later, man.” I told him and he sighed.

“Alright then.” He responded before ending the call.

Placing my phone on my desk, I said. “Come in.”

Rafael walked in holding an iPad. “They have arrived, sir. Should I tell them to carry on or will you join them now?”

“I will join them,” I replied, standing up, as something akin to excitement coursed through me.

Today was the day Jocelyn and I would make our business partnersh
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