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60. This Hellhole.

"Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no SOON ENOUGH."

–Josh Billings

DIANE

I am still standing, and her hands are still balled into fists on the table.

“Diane, sit down.” She voices out the words of her silent command, and I feel their itch on my skin.

Okay. Alright. I will sit down. Besides, I have gotten a bit satisfied with what I wanted from her. For now.

I pull back my seat gently and settle down, proceeding to make myself comfortable and to keep my new books on the shiny plush floor near the feet of my seat. I hear her exhale slightly in relief.

Yes. That serves her right.

After keeping the bag on the floor, I take a short glance out through the open windows beside us. It is just for a moment, but I see and absorb the soft warm hues of the dipping sun—a blend of oranges and purples. The palette is a beauty, with just the right mix of the color signs of the evening dusk that is almost here and now.

I should be home. I
LORA ASHLEY

This tension is just getting really intenseeee.....

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