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40: Screaming Danger

Author: Marywan
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-14 19:37:01

E L L E

I woke up with a terrible hangover.

I barely managed to drink water, and when I did, it wasn't enough.

I felt nauseous, and the urge to puke was getting stronger by the second.

After, going into the bathroom and emptying the contents of my stomach, I brushed my teeth, and went back to bed.

I was hoping I would feel better by the time I woke up, but my wish didn't come true.

My phone kept ringing and vibrating on the nightstand, and I ignored it. I was feeling like shit and didn't need the constant reminder.

Whoever was calling would call again, and again, and again.

And, the person wasn't giving up, and it was starting to annoy me. With a groan, I reached over and grabbed my phone.

"Hello," I grumbled.

"Are you still asleep?" a familiar voice asked.

"Avery? How did you get my number?"

"From Giovanna. Anyway, I've been trying to reach you for hours, but you didn't pick up."

"Sorry, I was sleeping. What's wrong?"

"I was hoping you would tell me. Gio came home yesterday, and she
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