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2024-10-29 19:42:56KAI POV:
I wasn’t sure what time it was when I finally got to sleep, but somewhere, deep into the dreams of laughter and warm smiles, I heard a steady set of stops and starts.
I opened my eyes. My phone once again vibrated on my nightstand. I looked at the clock, barely five in the morning, before reaching for it anxiously. I was surprised to see Luca’s name illuminated on the screen.
“Luca,” I said groggily.
“Kai, where are you?”
I yawned as I answered.
“Okay. I am in the city. I will be there in an hour. I have something important to talk to you about.”
I drew in a deep breath. “Okay. I will wait for you downstairs.”
When he arrived, he walked straight into my room. I leaned against the desk. “What is going on?”
He watched me warily. “Look, I messed up. I know I did.” I wanted to cut him off, but he kept talking. “I feel like shit about it. When was the last time you spoke to your father?”
I blinked. “
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