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12 // Hopeless Search
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2024-10-29 19:42:56“Morning, Anita!” Jorge greeted Anita who seemed to be in a daze. He walked behind the couch on which she was seated and peeked at her laptop screen. “Carlyle?” He asked in her ear, causing her to jump.
“Jorge!” She scolded and closed her laptop.
“Aha! Here I was, thinking Blue was Logan and MJ’s colour, but I guess it is everyone’s colour these days.” He said as he jumped over and plopped down on the couch.
“Every day is Monday for MJ.” Anita rolled her eyes. “Do you know anyone by the name of Carlyle?” She asked, fiddling with her fingers.
“No. Why?” He frowned.
“Some guy came while I was at the beach two nights ago; he said his name was Carlyle.” She said quietly.
“How did he look?” He ask
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