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BESTY TALKS

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NELINA

"Hello there, beautiful besty." Marica welcomed me with warm hugs and kisses. It's Monday, and back to work again. Loads of work, to be precise.

"Good morning, besty," I greeted as I gave her hugs and kisses back. I handed her a paper bag of chips, Royce's newly launched products.

"What's this?" Marie asked, opening the bag and holding one of the sweet potato chips and hurriedly checking the chips' label. "Nice, organic?"

"Yes. Royce gave me a box of their assorted products. You should try them too. It's not popular yet, newly launched."

"Sure. So, what's up?"

"I missed you, besty," I said, beaming.

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