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2024-11-10 03:27:17Lana
I 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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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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