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More Than A Friend

Author: Sun girl
last update Last Updated: 2023-06-30 10:22:01
The chauffeur parked the car and Jace Hudson alighted. He came over and helped Arianna out. He wasn't with the bodyguards but drove in the bullet proof car.

He pulled her to his side and whispered "Always wear your hair this way for me, whenever we are alone" he kissed her temple.

"You like it this way?" Arianna asked, turning briefly to glance at Jace. Her hair swirls and Jace lets out a soft giggle. He loves it.

"I love it," he chimed. They arrived at the door, the security guards bowed slightly before them and the Steward held the door for them to get in.

But they met Richard just at the door. He looked tense and his gaze fixed on Arianna. For some seconds, he didn't say anything, just stared at Arianna.

"Hey Richard, why do you stare at me as if you've seen a ghost" Arianna teased, going over to him in tiptoes and cupping his face in her arms.

"I wish it's a ghost, Arianna. I would have known that it can never be real. Please we need to talk
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