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Nico was sitting in the office cafeteria, enjoying a cup of coffee in between his work. His mind was still wandering over the events of last night. He knew he had to be patient, but his little heart kept demanding Celine to at least acknowledge that he still had a place in her heart.

"Nico, it's you, right?" a woman's voice broke his reverie.

He looked up and found a woman with long flowing hair and a cheerful face standing in front of him. It took him a few seconds to recognize who she was.

"Elissa?" said Nico, both surprised and happy. "It's been a long time!"

Elissa chuckled as she pulled up the chair in front of her. "Yes, it's been a long time. The last time we saw each other was during a small reunion at the college, right? Are you here for work?"

Nico nodded. "Just started last week."

"How are you? And... uh, how's your relationship with Celine? I heard you guys got married, huh?" she asked, looking at Nico enthusiastically.

Nico let out a long sigh, putting his c
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Melani Maré-Botha
so glad Elissa talked some sense into him, maybe Celine will listen to her
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