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Chapter 17

Author: Meenah
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Alexia's POV.

I knew it was just a matter of time before my editor Brenda lost her cool. She gave me a break from writing after my last two books were a hit but that break ended about two months ago. The plan was to write two more books to publish almost immediately. She said something about taking advantage of the fact that my last two books sold out fast and were still the talk of the town.

I couldn't come up with anything to write though. I mean I have ideas, I have a million drafts but that is just natural. Drafts are just drafts though. I could just pick one of those million draft and start writing something right? But it wasn't as simple as it sounded. It was like I have hit a dead end. None of my drafts was appealing enough. Nah, appealing is not the word. Exciting. Thrilling enough. I didn't have that feeling yet, that feeling of rightness. None of my drafts felt right.

"It doesn't have to feel right, Alexia. Just write something down." Brenda insisted.

"I can't just write
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Bella Jersey
I think Natalia has better shot at getting Liam than Alexia does
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Bella Jersey
Let’s test it out have Liam tell Natalia to burn her phone. I want to see what happens
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pinkayeonelos
Ouch your just a sister to him. Just confess so you'll know his real feelings for you.
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