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Author: Ashley Aurora
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Sunny and Layla walk towards the parking lot as Sunny says, "Why don’t we go to my friend Beth’s apartment? " I think it’s time you met her! "

Layla replies, "Sure, why not?"

Layla drives off to Beth’s place with Sunny in the passenger seat.

———

They arrive at Beth’s apartment complex. Beth lived in a newly built apartment called Briar Brooke, and it was a nice looking complex with a big oval swimming pool and lots of beautiful flowers.

Sunny and Layla walk up three flights of stairs to get to the top floor, where Beth lives. When they get to the door, Sunny gently knocks and waits for Beth to answer.

Layla chuckled, Oh, Sunny, you're so dainty! She will never hear that whisper of a knock! "

Layla then gave a louder knock on the door.

Beth opens the door, surprised as she says, "Sunny! What are you doing here? "

Sunny replied back, Sorry, I did not call, but I wanted to see you, and I brought my friend
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