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Author: King Mufasa
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Laura's POV:

"...tell me, what did you do to Jerry?"

Reiner set down his magazine and took his Martini in his hand. "Jerry? You mean your loser fiancé?"

I bite my lips as his words hit home. Yeah Jerry was a loser but somehow it doesn't sit right with Reiner judging nor insulting him.

"He's human," I defended him.

"Yeah, same human you left for me."

"Can you," I raised my hands in frustration. "Just answer the question?"

"Why are you worried about him, anyways?" Reiner smacked his lips, frowning at me. "You've got no business with your ex anymore. Move on for fuck sake."

"I just wanna know he's fine," I said, sighing in exasperation. "Look, we're supposed to get married by the end of the year. Our parents are aware of our engagement and were in full support. When I announced I was calling off the engagement to my folks, they didn't take it too well. Same goes for Jerry's parents. I gave my reasons but they're kinda insisting we work things out. I didn't sleep a wink last night, tryi
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