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Chapter 16: Do best friends kiss each other?

Author: Chelle
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-03 19:40:51

Jayson exited the office, feeling a growing sense of anticipation. His destination was the restaurant where Sienna worked, and he had plans to surprise her with an evening out together, something they hadn’t done in a long time. His work had consumed most of his time lately, but tonight was meant to be different.

When he arrived, confusion filled his mind as he spotted Michael locking the restaurant’s doors. It was only 6 p.m., far too early for the place to be closing. Furrowing his brow, Jayson approached Michael.

“Hey, Michael,” Jayson greeted as he reached him. “Where’s Sienna?”

Michael hesitated for a moment, searching for the right words. He recalled someone arriving earlier and telling Sienna to check on someone who was ill. After a brief pause, Michael explained, “Someone came by earlier, said someone was sick. Ma'am Sienna left to check on them, and she asked me to close up the restaurant.”

Jayson nodded thoughtfully. Though the explanation was plausible, an unsettling feeli
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