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2024-11-08 03:24:08Rhett
"Welcome sir." a masked man at the front door said as he took my invitation and checked it over before passing it back to me – what I'd do with the piece of paper now that it had served its purpose was beyond me.
Lana's eccentric friend had curled her hair – probably using an entire bottle of hairspray to make the heavy curls stay in place – and had shoved a bright pink plume into the centre of it so that it stood out in stark contrast to the blue and purple streaks in her hair. I smiled silently to myself at the absurdity of her outfit and thanked the stars that I blended into the rest of the party guests... or at least I had thought.
"Rhett, I hadn't thought you would make it. Good on you for proving us wrong." Dan chuckled, leaving me suddenly glad that I had summoned enough nerve to come to the bl
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LanaI don't have a tattoo, and I'm pretty sure someone in my family would have commented if one had magically appeared on my skin - especially my don't-deface-your-body mother. Rhett seemed so honest in his reaction, though, so unless he's a world class liar, something was imprinted on my back."I don't have a tattoo." I declared again, shaking my head as if to further negate that possibility.Determined to explore this change in events further, I charge back into the house, leaving Rhett somewhat startled behind me as I go in search of Willow. She'd help me get to the bottom of this. Grabbing her by the hand and dragging her upstairs without a single word, I shut the door to my room firmly behind me.
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RhettI watched Lana bolt inside as if she had been burned by my kiss. Served me right for caving into temptation once again with that nymph. I looked at the picture perfect home where she had escaped to, almost every room lit up and occupied by laughing people. I had no desire to re-enter that house of fickle horrors, so I took that as my queue to leave and exited through the garden.My father was still at the party, his booming laughter following me as I vacated the premises. Hopefully Mrs P would be tucked up in bed and not hear me return. I didn't feel like a game of ninety-nine questions from the old biddy. In fact, a stiff drink was probably in order.Pulling the spare key from under the doormat - yeah, totally ingenious place to put it - I snuck into the house. I knew my father kept his good booze in his study so entered the large room, cautious not to make a noise. Flopping down into my father's leather desk chair, I reached for the decanter of whiskey and took a sip straight
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Dr. Summers tapped his fingers on the door frame, impatiently waiting for me to respond."Yes, sir." I found myself stammering.I was saved from further conversation with him as Lana entered. She looked like an angel - dressed in a white summer dress which stopped at her knees, her red hair flowing in curls down her back and her face done up with just a hint of makeup. She was utterly breathtaking."Good evening, Rhett." She beamed.I hugged her briefly, aware that her father's eyes were fixed on me. After passing her the flowers, I indicated that we should get going."Don't be late," Her father instructed, "and if you need me to fetch you, just call
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RhettDan drove the pace of a snail down the driveway, away from the orphanage and the woman who had lied blatantly to our faces. I could almost see the cogs in his brain turn."What are you thinking?" I finally asked, the silence getting to me.He looked back at Lana, the frustration on her face evident."I'm wondering if you're any good at breaking and entering." He finally said, picking up speed as we pulled into the main road.Realisation dawned on me and I grinned like a village idiot. The idea was actually a decent one. My delinquent early-teenage years did teach me a few tricks, although I'm not proud of them.
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