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12- By My Side
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Nicolae's POV:
Once back in my own room I quietly walk over to my bed and sit down on it. I look back over my shoulder at Layla who is sleeping soundly. I turn back and place my head in my hands as sadness grips at my soul.
Layla's POV:
I'm standing there in a beautiful gown with Nicolae smiling happily in front of me. There are many guests and people who congratulate us as we walk around what looks to be a courtyard. A familiar face suddenly appears before us.
"Congratulations NIcolae and Layla. I couldn't be happier for you two. As soon as you two are back in town we must get together for dinner." James says with a smile as he shakes Nicolae's hand.
"That sounds great doesn't it love." Nicolae says as he looks down at me with a smile.
"Yes it does." I reply with a smile as I look up at him.
Soon James walks away leaving Nicolae and I standing there alone and I have a hard time wrapping my head around the scene before me. Was I ever
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