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Running out of time

Author: Day Dreamer
last update Last Updated: 2023-05-15 01:29:49

"Who told you this?"

"A friend," she replied casually moving her feet in the water.

I glanced at the clear sky, I had to leave soon.

"Can you tell me more about her?"

Flora looked at the sky then closed her eyes with a smile, "She would have loved you. In fact, you remind me of her in so many ways."

"What do you mean?" The curiosity was evident in my voice.

"She doesn't live here now."

"Oh," my heart sank slightly after hearing this.

I opened my mouth to ask her more about the woman or if she knew anything about the other side of the river.

"Aren't you getting late to return?"

Flora's words made me realize that I should return to the mansion before Kai figured out anything.

"I will see you later," I said while removing the grass from my clothes.

Flora waved with a smile but the smile was not the same.

I gave her one last look before running through the forest.

Pretty soon I was back inside the mansion.

"Where were you?"

I did not let my expression change even remotely.

"Out."

Kai
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