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Author: Rose D' Arc
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Lily

The next day I woke up early. It was only 8 am. Had it been any other day I should have been sleeping and savouring the weekend while I still had the chance but it was different this time. Not while I was freaked out last night.

I picked up my phone and hurriedly called Malina. There was a chance that she was still asleep but I couldn't stop myself against my hammering heart.

After several rings she finally picked up and a groan was the first thing I heard.

“It's far too early to call Lily.” She groaned. I chuckled to myself. Wasn't she the morning person between us?

“Had a long night?” I teased.

“Yes. Me and Joshua did. And more, until you called” She answered dryly, emphasising his name. That meant…oh.

I cleared my throat and ignored the heat on my cheeks. It seemed like I had interrupted what could have been a morning romp for her. Perhaps I could throw this under and apologise to save myself the humiliation.

“Well, out with it. You called for a reason.” She said before I co
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