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42. COLD

Author: MHIZDARHMEY
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-15 02:39:32

|Oliver|

I went back to class like nothing happened after straightening my shirt and Annabel welcomed me with a warm smile, which I returned cheerfully. It would be a hassle if she finds out Bernard had disturbed me once again so I decided to just put an act up.

During the classes, I could sense Bernard’s eyes on him. He kept staring at me and anytime I turned back to confirm, I was right.

“It’s best you enjoy the fear of the unknown,” the end of my pen connected with my mouth as I chewed on it wickedly.

****

After school, I realized that my mother had sent over invitations for my birthday to the school. Only specific people were invited and I realized that Annabel and Bernard had gotten an invitation, thanks to their parents’ influences.

“I still have to give her one by myself.” I concluded and waited in front of the dining hall till she came for dinner

“My birthday is next Saturday. I am inviting you as my special guest, do you want to come?” I extended the red envelope to her in f
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