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A stranger to myself 2

Author: GraciousA
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Julian's pov

"Good morning Julian," Kim said as she walked into my room and I groaned inwardly. "Good morning," I muttered, looking away from her.

"I need help with my zipper. I've been struggling to get it up," she said and I sighed, turning to her. Her back was on full display, and she pressed herself against me, making my skin crawl.

"Kim, I can't get the zipper done when you are too close to me," I pointed out. She muttered an apology, shifting forward, her eyes flashing with disappointment.

"Done," I said after helping her. She wrapped her arms around my neck suddenly.

"Julian, don't you like what you see?" She asked, licking her lips.

"I don't like this. You have a husband," I replied as I pushed her away from me gently which made her frown.

"Gabriel is my baby daddy not my husband. Julian, I saved your life when you were about to die. The least you can do to appreciate me is by giving me what I want," she said stubbornly.

"I don't know what you want! Stop stressing me ple
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