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High Tension

Author: Oma
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3RD POV:

“I just got here. I got this for you.” He handed her a bouquet of flowers and she gave a tight-lipped smile muttering a small ‘thank you’ admiring the beautiful flower arrangements. He wanted to say something more but James just stood there like a security officer with his hands behind him and an emotionless expression stamped on his face.

They looked at each other for a second analyzing both their appearances from head to toe. While Ross was in a custom made suit looking like a real handsome CEO which had all the women who will looked at him gushing while James was in a glimmering white round neck shirt and a black pants.

“James, Ross. Ross, James.” She introduced then walked off and they followed after her.

As they arrived by the table, Ross couldn't help but say, “She really didn't just want to be alone with me and the kids.” But he heaved a breath of relief when he made eye contact with a familiar face who looked so stressed.

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