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2024-10-29 19:42:56SATURDAY WAS THE earliest I'd ever woken up before as the excitement was overwhelming. I couldn't sleep the whole night as I kept tossing and turning-trying to push the thoughts away from my mind but I couldn't.
I got up and took a warm shower before throwing on a pair of sweatpants and a sweatshirt with some sneakers. I pulled my hair into a quick braid and quickly texted Asher finding out if he was still coming before going downstairs where I heard chatter.
"Morning," I chirped taking a seat next to James.
"Someone's happy," he commented from his seat at the kitchen island while mum was busy making breakfast.
"Can't I be happy for no particular reason?"
James pierced his bottom lip in thought. "Nope. Knowing you then there's obviously a catch," he said smugly.
I rolled my eyes at him, "you're just jealous."
James laughed, "me? Jealous of my kid sister? Oh please."
"Enough," mum said smile plastered on her face. "Can you two just quit
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