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12. Lies, and more lies. . .
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Making sure to inform her mother about her outing, she put her hair up in a bun. The day was already hot enough and she didn't need her hair making things worse.
Today, her best friend hadn't been present at school. This wouldn't have bothered Leilani if Adana had called in sick but she hadn't called or texted. Not a single word.
"You know we could've taken my car and avoided this load of walking," Storm complained. "Do you even know her place?"
Not ready to show her uncertainty, Leilani huffed and flipped him off. The truth was, she didn't know where Adana lived. This was where she usually saw her friend disappear down the path when they were meant to depart.
"Yes, I know where she lives," she mumbled. "Now quit your whining and man up."
Storm scoffed. It was a pure coincidence that they both planned on visiting Adana and he was trying to be a gentleman by joining her. When they a
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