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REJECTED BY LOVE CHAPTER EIGHTY SEVEN
Never in a billion years did Charlotte ever imagine that she would find herself standing outside Mary Lou’s apartment door twice in just one week. Yet here she is, clutching a manila folder tightly in her hands. Before she knocks the door, she takes a deep breath. As excited as she is to tell Mary Lou what she has found out about her stalker, this is still a sensitive situation. A few moments later, the door opens, and Mary Lou stands there, with a wary expression. "Charlotte," Mary Lou says, the surprise evident in her voice. "What are you doing here?" "I need to talk to you. It’s important," Charlotte replies, and as a form of emphasis, she holds up the folder. "I think I’ve figured out who’s been stalking you." Mary Lou looks at Charlotte with slight hesitation as though she is considering remaining in the bliss of ignorance for a little while longer but then steps aside and allows Charlotte to enter. They move to the small living room, where Charlotte takes a seat on the worn so
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Mary Lou takes a deep breath before knocking on Daniel's door. Her heart pounds in her chest, but she steels herself, determined to face him. Here she is about to face another man, the second one in just one year who has violated her personal boundaries. Is there something about her that attracts these men to her, she wonders. When Daniel opens the door, he is visibly surprised to see her. "Mary Lou," he says. "What a surprise. Come in." She steps inside. Her eyes scan the room and she notes its familiarity but wills herself not to feel at home. "I need to talk to you," she says, her voice steady. Daniel closes the door behind her and gestures for her to sit, but she remains standing. "What’s this about?" he asks, a hint of unease creeping into his tone. "I know you’ve been stalking me," Mary Lou says bluntly, looking him straight in the eye. "I have proof." "What are you talking about? That’s ridiculous,” he says, his tone shifting immediately from the warmth he had been feigning
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The theater is buzzing with energy as Mary Lou stands on stage, surrounded by her fellow cast members. It has been three months since Charlotte told her about the play and now the final rehearsal for the off-Broadway play is in full swing. She adjusts her costume and takes a deep breath, trying to focus on her lines and movements. Suddenly, the door to the auditorium opens, and Aaron walks in, carrying a bouquet of flowers. Mary Lou's eyes light up as she sees him, and she signals to the director for a quick break. She walks briskly to meet Aaron with a wide smile on her face. "Aaron, what a surprise!" she exclaims as she takes the flowers from him. "Hey, Mary Lou," Aaron replies, smiling but with an unmistakable hint of unease in his eyes. "I wanted to come by and see how you’re doing." "I'm good, just busy with the final rehearsals," she says, inhaling the sweet scent of the flowers. "Thank you for these. They're beautiful." Aaron nods"I’m glad you like them. I’ve been miss
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Breathless and disheveled, Mary Lou rushes into the Actors Studio with her bag slung haphazardly over her shoulder. She curses under her breath, knowing she’s late again for the third time that week and for the billionth time since she started dividing her attention between two plays. As she pushes open the door to the rehearsal room, she sees the cast already assembled and Ms. Parker standing at the front, addressing them. “...and as Charlotte has been so diligent and consistent in her attendance, I’m assigning her the role.” Mary Lou freezes, her eyes widening in shock. Despite their recent ‘truce’ Charlotte cannot help herself. She stands nearby with a smug, self-satisfied smile playing on her lips. “What?” Mary Lou blurts out, unable to contain her disbelief. “You’re giving my role to Charlotte?” Ms. Parker turns to her, a stern look on her face. “Mary Lou, this isn’t the first time you’ve been late or missed rehearsals. We need someone reliable for this role, and Charlotte
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On the morning of the opening night of her off-Broadway show, Mary Lou wakes to the soft light filtering through the curtains of her apartment. The excitement and nerves of the day's impending performance buzz through her as she gets out of bed. She has rehearsed tirelessly, determined to make her mark despite the setbacks at the Actors Studio. As she makes her way to the kitchen to brew her morning coffee, she notices an envelope slipped under her door. Her heart skips a beat, a familiar sense of dread washing over her. She hesitates before picking it up, hoping it is just a routine letter or a note of encouragement from a neighbor. But the feeling in her gut tells her otherwise. She tears open the envelope with trembling hands, and there it is—a single sheet of paper with the now-familiar scrawl: "You think you're safe on stage, but I'm always watching. Don't get too comfortable. Tonight might be your last." Mary Lou's breath catches in her throat, and her hands clench the pa
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Mary Lou stands at her doorway, hugging Fay goodbye. Fay is laden with camping gear, her eyes sparkling with excitement. She is the only person Mary Lou knows who gets excited about camping. "I’ll miss you, Lou. I'll bring back lots of stories and maybe a few souvenirs from the woods," Fay says, giving Mary Lou a tight squeeze. Mary Lou smiles, though there’s a lingering worry in her eyes. "Be safe, Fay. Have a great time." As Fay walks down the hallway, Mary Lou closes the door, her mind already drifting to the solitude of the evening. She barely has time to settle back into her apartment when there’s another knock at the door. “Fay,” Mary Lou says with a groan as she goes to open the door. “Can you ever leave without forgetting something?” But when the door swings open, her heart stops. Standing before her is Logan Michaelson, the theatre director from her past who had assaulted her. His presence is like a physical blow, and without thinking, Mary Lou slams the door shut i
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Eloise arrives at Mary Lou’s apartment, her concern mounting with each step she takes. Ever since she saw that actress at Mary Lou’s play, she has not been able to stop thinking about her. She knows exactly what her mind is telling her but she needs a confirmation she knows she can only get through Mary Lou. She knocks on the door, expecting Mary Lou to greet her with her usual warm smile. But there’s no answer. “Mary Lou?” Eloise calls out, knocking again, this time more urgently. Silence. Inside the apartment, Mary Lou sits on the couch, her face pale and eyes wide with terror. Logan stands behind her, knife pressed against her neck. He glares at the door and tightens his grip.. "Don't say a word," Logan whispers harshly into Mary Lou's ear. "If you make a sound, I won't hesitate." Mary Lou’s heart races. It is almost impossible to breathe but when she does, it comes out in shallow gasps. She can feel the cold steel of the blade against her skin, and she forces herself to rem
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Once upon a time, Eloise had found New York so daunting. Its people, its busy streets and that damn Brooklyn bridge. Eloise chuckles lightly to herself when she remembers how terrified of the bro dog she used to be. Now, so much has changed that all those feel like someone else’s experiences. As she walks briskly down the street, her thoughts swirl like a hurricane. She worries for Mary Lou and wonders what her friend might be going through. When Mary Lou moved to New York, they both hoped that they would be closer than ever but so much has gotten in both their ways that now, it feels like they are more distant than ever. Barely a block away from Mary Lou’s apartment, she sees Charlotte approaching from the opposite direction. Her first instinct is to turn around and walk in the opposite direction but their eyes meet instantly, making it too late to avoid her. As they draw closer, Charlotte’s expression shifts from surprise to a thinly veiled smirk. “Eloise, what a welcome surpr
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