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Chapter 21: Falling Down

Author: Chuckles
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I don’t know how but I seem to have managed my situation well during this time of the pandemic.

So far, things are steady and I am getting the hang of working from home and talking to Quim practically most of the time that I am awake. There’s no denying that I am one of the few who benefit from this situation as I am enjoying the best of both worlds.

Bobby is still there reaching out to me a few times every week but definitely not more than once everyday like he used to do or should I say, I obliged him to do when I was living in Quim’s compound. He must’ve realized that there's something serious going on between me and Quim and that the only thing that separates us is this lockdown.

Bella is a darling. I’m so happy that Quim approved her working there regularly as his personal cook. She now cooks real food for him and the best is she keeps me posted of all his activities.

“He was cleaning the guesthouse earlier. I offered to help but he said that it was fine. Looks like he tr
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