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The Delimma

Author: suzangill
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

They exit the hospital with Vivian's phone ringing in her pocket.

She takes it out, to see Elijah's number flashings.

It's been days since she last met him.

Looking at Ethan,who seemed busy on his own business talk. She picks it up.

"Hey"

"Don't hey me Viv! It's been almost a week. And you didn't even once called me!"

"Ehh I am sorry Eli. I..I have just been busy."

"I don't know. I am coming to pick you up today. I want to talk to you regarding something important.Be ready."

"No wait Eli listen...I.. I am no longer in our old house."

"We have shifted to Lockwood Estate."

There is silence on the other side, when he exclaims suddenly.

"What! But why! And why am I getting to know about this now?"

"Something urgent came up Eli.  I will tell you later."

"Okay fine. I will come to Lockwood's estate to pick you up then. Be ready by 7"

"Umm Okay...okay I will meet-"

She didn't g

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