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2024-10-29 19:42:56I WOKE UP early and got dressed in some comfy and presentable clothes. Then I grabbed my phone and bag and headed out the door.
It was still pretty early and since I didn't want to wake any of my parents, I quietly tip-toed downstairs and made myself a toast with a cup of black, sugar-free coffee-just the way I liked it. I quickly ate the toast and downed the coffee which burned my mouth in the process and then I proceeded to leave the house.
It was still pretty dark outside as I sat on the front porch waiting for Asher's white SUV to pull up any minute. And sure enough, he pulled up at exactly 6:30am.
I stood up and dusted imaginary dirt from my jeans as I got into his car. "Morning."
"Morning," Ash responded with a small smile on his face. "Are you ready for an incredible morning looking for the best puppy ever?" he beamed as he began driving.
"Of course. Steph will totally be all over you today," I mused.
Asher took a quick glance at me as he s
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I SAT ON my bed revisiting all the events that took place over the weekend. My life was beginning to feel like those clichéd movies they always show on TV.I didn't know how my life turned into a movie, but what I did know was it was all my mum's doing and I did not like it one bit. I did not appreciate her trying to set me up with one of my new friends. It didn't work like that. They were the first actual friends I made aside from Asher.I grabbed my phone and dialled the one person I knew would always give me good advice. He picked up on the second ring."Alexis!" he said. "To what do I owe this call at such an ungodly hour?" he asked but I could hear the amusement in his words."Why are you being so formal all of a sudden?" I said laughing. "Can't I just call because I want to?" I asked. "Plus, it's noon not past midnight.""No! No, you can't. You always want something so what is it?" he questioned."It's always straight to business with you,"
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