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Another side of Marlani

Author: November
last update Last Updated: 2024-03-04 14:44:57

Juss’ Pov

I couldn't believe my eyes as I stared at Marlani. I wanted so badly to believe it was only a dream and it wasn’t Marlani that was standing right in front of me, staring into my eyes, but it wasn’t a dream and it was her.

My mind drifted to Eggust, had he been so excited that he mistakenly blurted out to his mum we were together? Or did he tell her because he just wanted us to get past this stage?

He just asked me to be his girlfriend, perhaps he asked for her blessings, which I was certain she hadn’t come to give.

My mind buzzed with a train of thoughts as I stared at the woman in front of me. I avoided her gaze due to the shame I felt. I had committed the worst crime on earth, and I doubted Marlani would ever forgive me.

All my fears had come through. The little voice that had been warning me that things wouldn't be perfect for long, had been right all along; every garden had a snake.

I stared at Marlani in shock as she stood on my doorstep glowering a
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