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A Past That Is Left Unsolved Will Infiltrate The Present

Author: Siwa Rose
last update Last Updated: 2023-07-13 21:19:51

Next day…

Nathan sighed as his phone beeped for the 15th time. It was Tyler. He had been texting him nonstop all morning to convince him to allow him tag along to the art gallery opening. He dipped his phone into his pocket and got out of the car. He was wearing a suit as usual, he knew he had told Brixlee to dress casually because he didn’t want them to look too serious but he couldn’t help it. He was used to wearing official outfits.

As he made his way to his office, he was greeted by every employee he came across. He finally got to his office and to his surprise, Brixlee was already seated, waiting patiently for him.

“This is new” He remarked taking his seat.

“I was just too excited that I couldn’t sleep” She replied with a grin.

Nathan didn’t notice her outfit until minutes later. She was wearing a hoodie with jeans and sneakers. He frowned. He had told her to dress casually but he may have forgotten to add “not to casual”.

“I said dress casually, not too casual” Nathan said smili
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