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It’s Complicated

Author: Aichatou
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-18 18:39:53

The sky has turned a deep, dusky blue as night settles in. A light drizzle patters against the window, hinting at the heavier rain soon to come.

A knock on the door breaks her reverie. Seraphina freezes, her heart skipping a beat. “Who could that be?”

She stands up immediately, her mind racing, thinking it was Damien. Opening the door cautiously, she is shocked to see Alex standing there, droplets of rain glistening on his coat and hair.

“Alex?” she exclaims, her voice filled with surprise and a hint of frustration. “What are you doing here?”

“I needed to see you,” Alex says, his tone calm but earnest. “Please, just let me in for a moment.”

Seraphina hesitates, her mind torn. “You shouldn’t be here,” she says, trying to muster firmness in her voice. “This isn’t right.”

“I know, and I’m sorry,” Alex replies, taking a step closer. “But I couldn’t leave things the way they were. Just give me a few minutes.”

After a long pause, Seraphina sighs and steps aside, allowing Alex to enter. He
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