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2021-04-05 23:02:04ROYCE
Nelly hesitated for a second before she stepped forward. She roamed her eyes around upon entering the room. I closed the door behind me, leaving it unlocked. "So, what do you think? First impression?"
"Spacious, minimalist design, neat, and organized. Do you really keep it this flawless?" Nelly asked, amused.
"Oh, that's more than I expected. Thank you. And yes, this room stays clean since I only sleep here like once or twice a month."
She drew near the old cabinet and leaned over, her back on it.
"So, how about you give me a little hint of what's in this room?"
"Sure. First, all of the furniture used here are old; I chose to keep
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