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My phone vibrated in my bag. I took it out and saw Mellan's name on the screen."Mellan?""Maya, I'm really sorry! I'm still stuck in the office, and it looks like I won't be able to join you for lunch." Her voice sounded regretful.I tried to mask my disappointment. "It's okay, Mellan. I understand.""But you should still have lunch! Aaric, you're still with him, right?"I glanced at the man standing next to me, his hands tucked into his pants pockets."Yeah," I replied hesitantly."Good! Aaric, make sure Maya eats something before she returns to the hotel," Mellan chirped.Aaric said loud enough for Mellan to hear, "Of course. I won't let my fiancée's sister starve.""Thank you! I'll make it up to you later, Maya. Love you!"The call cut off before I could reply."I'm not hungry," I said flatly. "I'm going to go back to the hotel and eat with Ashley and Megan."Aaric sighed. "That sounds like a safe plan to you."I didn't answer him because I immediately turned around, preparing to
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