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Truth hurts

Author: Mimi Hannah
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Tears was dropping out from Adriana’s eyes as she walks out, “Bird of the same feathers,” She muttered softly as she got out of the building.

“Adriana! Adriana!” Miguel called behind her “Wait up, Adriana!” He tried to hold her hand but she fling it in the air and stopped a cab, she got in and left the premises.

Miguel stood their watching the cab drove out till it was out of sight, he bit his lower lips, “What have you done, Miguel?“ he shutters walking back into the building.

He got into his office, Gilbert sprang up immediately. “What did she say? H-how did she get here?” He asked and Miguel breathed out.

“She’s my secretary, How did you know each other?” Miguel enquired and Gilbert had a scoff on his lips.

“Secretary you say? Oh my, what a small world, dude! That was my ex-fiancé!” Gilbert dropped the bombshell and Miguel furrowed his eyebrows.

“W-what?”

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(At Dora’s )

“What? Who did you say you met?” Dora snapped while Adrianna sniffs.

“Gilbert,” She replied fe
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