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2024-10-29 19:42:56I walk past Zara.
She's busy on her computer and she can't seem to notice me. I hope she doesn't because I'm not in the mood to talk right now. I just want to get into CJ's office and get this over and done with.
"Hey, you!"
I stop on the spot and spin to look at her. I force a smile.
She squints her eyes at me. "What are you up to? You little naughty thing?"
I let out a nervous laugh. "Nothing..."
"And why didn't you say hi?" She asks suspiciously.
I clear my throat and look up at her.
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