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Chapter 23: Truth
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Jevan's POV
I was keen on starting my first class at college. September came all too quickly and the change of life, I was finally adjusting to it.
My father pulled a few strings and had a dorm room specially assigned to me and only me. I missed being away from my family and my friends from highschool but such was life.
I tucked my books into my bag, took a deep breath and walked through the door to my first session. Orientation had already occurred a few days ago.
I knew I wasn't going to be handed any special treatments nor was I ever interested in such. I believed in working hard to earn everything you seek.
I sat directly underneath an air-conditioning unit. There was just something about AC that I loved and enjoyed.
"Is this seat taken?" a feminine voice sweetly asked. I looked up and noticed a beautiful girl standing there with a wide smile on her glossy lips.
"No." I adjusted myself up-right a
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