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Chapter 23: Living with Michael
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"Can we not go out in your car?" Avery shifted on her feet, her hands parked into the front pouch of the grey hoodie she was wearing. She was afraid of being spotted in public with Michael, after his fake engagement with Nicki that half of Empire City probably knew about now. "I have a very bad idea about this." Despite herself, she could not stop gawking at Michael's luxury home. He has a good taste for the good things of life. The villa was furnished to first class standard, shimmering with modernity and high tech electronics. His garage was another wonder in itself. Wider than her father's bungalow, it housed a row of exotic cars that could embarrass the Mayor's entourage. The striking thing about him was that the cars where all painted in black. From the Boxster Convertible to a sleek Lamborghini Aventador to the Toyota Urban Cruiser. Her mouth rounded in awe when her eyes settled on a black shiny car behind the SUV. Sweet Mary... Is that a Grand Tourer?! She knew Michael wa
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They stepped out of the ward to the waiting area. Families and friends dotted the area, representing one patient in the hospital. Due to the state of things, the front row benches were jammed with people. Michael, being the charmer that he was, found a spot for them beside an old lady, facing the parking area. She spotted his bike in no time where he parked it in the morning.The hospital was as busy as it was in the morning, with nurses and doctors going about their businesses in a haste.It was dark already outside, as street lamps and car lights illuminated the busy road yards away from the hospital. The moon hung behind a cushion of grey clouds, serenaded by a host of twinkling stars, adding a milky sheen to the alluring night life of Empire City. If it were another time, Avery would have admired the beauty. In spite of Michael's constant assurance, Avery could barely hold it together. She was either mumbling to herself or biting her fingernails. Her side was glued to Michael's a
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"What?" Avery and Michael chorused. "How did they get to know?"Pedro sat up straighter. "Be careful what you upload on the Internet. Stalkers and haters are everywhere, and the both of you seem to have them in abundance." He called the waiter to come to the table. "I'm so hungry. I've not had a decent meal in ages.""You've not answered my question," Michael groaned. "How did they know we were in Lighthouse Hospital?"The waiter, an average height brunette with a jotter came to their table, grinning from ear to ear. She scowled at Avery for having two handsome men to herself. "How many I be of service to you, sir?" she slurred.The waitress bent to her waist, retouching the lace of her sneakers. Pedro hissed, rolling his eyes. He sent Michael a knowing look to which the latter replied with a tired shake of his head. He didn't know if it was the sudden news of Nicki and Shawn at Lighthouse Hospital that got him pissed as hell, or the dumb waitress who didn't know she was intruding. T
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"Nooo!" Avery jerked with a start, covered in a reservoir of sweat. The top of her plain tee was soaking wet, despite the cool weather. It was raining cats and dogs, the stone drops pelting down in torrents. It took her a while to recall where she was. Lighthouse Hospital... the Italian restaurant... Pedro... Nicki and Shawn... Pedro's house. She was sleeping in the guest room, until a bloody nightmare ruined her sleep, scaring the shit out of her."Michael!" Her chest heaved, rising and falling at a fast pace. It was pitch black outside. Thunder clapped, ripping through the rain drops followed by a sheet of lighting highlighting the naked street. Taking her mind away from the rain, she spotted the bedside clock on the nightstand, ticking rhythmically. 2. a. m.The first thing that came to her mind was to call Michael. Her hands and lips trembled, like a junkie needing a fix. She rolled the quilt aside and moved to the edge of the bed, turning on the lampshade to find her bearing
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