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Chapter 7: predecessor

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“What if I never find love?”

“ Don't worry, then. Love will find you”

“How?”

“ In its mysterious and magical ways”

“Why?”

“Because souls like you deserves to be loved”

By: unknown

Later that night, I was already back in the room that was given to me and I was getting ready to sleep when there was a knock on the door.

Opening it, I was equally relieved, surprised and frightened to see that it was the minister.

“Welcome, Sir,” I said, with a small curtsey.

The minister bellowed as he sat on my bed. “Who are you calling Sir? Who is your Sir? I’m

your husband, Just like you are my wife.”

I had to stop myself from rolling my eyes

“Come, sit next to me,” Chief said, his voice soft.

My heart dropped, wondering if this was the moment I’d been dreading. I reluctantly took my seat next to him and stared ahead, not knowing what to expect.

“You are the most beautiful being I have ever laid eyes on,” he said, stroking my arm, making me stiff
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