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Chapter Six
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2024-12-02 13:54:00STACY
In the past few days, I’ve learned more than I wished to know. From Elena being Marilyn’s mom to Jerome’s fresh injury and my supposed decision to go to California Uni.Was I going to the University of California? I’m not sure.Am I thinking about it? Yes and yes.I’ve burdened myself with the thought while being holed up in the same house with Mom and Dad and so I haven’t made any decision but I imagine getting ice cream with my favorite person, Lisa, will help me come to a conclusion.“Uhm…” Lisa eyed the poster from the service counter. “There is vanilla, chocolate, peanut butter, strawberry—”“Strawberry and chocolate toppings.”“O.K.” Lisa taps her finger against the corner of her lips as she mulls over a decision. “This is hard.”She always does this.“Take your time, Lisa, while I fix your friend’s order,” Nathan assured her, sneaking in a wink.I waited till he had turned away and walked to the other end of the counter befor
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