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Chapter Two: The English Devil
Marianna's POV
"Nicko you are hovering. What is it?" I hid my phone from him. I may not live with him but he has appointed himself the chairman of my personal affairs. He takes his job seriously. He can't help but poke his nose into my personal business. He even goes through my phone when I'm not looking just to find out who I'm talking to.A few months ago, I met a well known NFL player. Hid name was Darius. We kicked it off fast since we took an immediate liking to each other. He was a hot man if my shallowness is anything to go by. I don't know why this is the case but I like big men. Nate, Wayne, Darius are just a few. Nicko was not happy about it. He knows Nate and I are divorced. He knows we haven't spoken in years. Yet, he advocates for his father. He was repeatedly rude to the guy and Darius walked away. Darius was hot but if he can't put up with a teenager's attitude it's not worth it.
"Who are you t
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