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2021-10-06 21:25:35Saturday, April 11, 2020
That Saturday morning, after Maan had finished her breakfast, she immediately prepared the things she needed for the day. She also listed down the things that are lacking and some other things that need to be bought. It was seven in the morning when she heard the bell rings. She went outside to check and saw the couple John and Angel.
“Good morning, ma’am Maan! John greeted her while she opened the gate for them.
“Good morning to the both of you! She greeted them back.
“Ma’am Maan, I would like you to meet my wife, Angel. Did we arrive too early?” John asked.
“Hi, Angel! I am pleased to meet you. You just came right on time. Gil is still sleeping. Let’s get inside. “ Maan said, then ushered them inside the house.
“Have you eaten your breakfast? Come and have some coffee.” Maan invited them in the kitchen.
“We’re good Ma’am. We had our breakfast before we left the house. “ Angel answered.<
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