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Defiance.

Author: Taniamalloye
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-25 13:37:34

I stood behind the drapes, once again looking down at the outside world. I was trying my best to pass the time, boredom once again, making me feel low.

I'd venture deeper into my suitcases, but I was not strong enough to remember my past.

I was in the midst of trying to talk myself into sleeping when I heard my phone ring.

I pulled the drapes away and entered the living room, darkness instantly swallowing it whole when the drapes fell back in place.

I slowly made my way to the open kitchen and reached for my phone. I grew wary at the sight of Ella's name and phone number flashing on the screen of my phone.

I answered the call before I pressed the phone to my left ear.

"Hello?" I called out.

"Ezabella, hi. I'm sorry I didn't call earlier..." Ella Smith commented.

"It's okay. Did you hear anything about the Fimabrs?" I asked, too eager to know if Helena Fimbar was okay and if my stupidity hadn't cost her her life.

"I did. Helena is fine, and so are the rest of the Fimbars." She replied.
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