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32 An Impulsive Decision
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2020-09-14 01:01:24"I already told my mom I and Geoff can't visit her today. She is not expecting to see me. Maybe she already made plans with the neighbors. I also told Geoff I will wait until he's free and we can go there together." I told Michael who seems to be so focused on his driving.
"I'm afraid we can't go back now Miss Myers. I am merely following instructions." He said smiling. How can he still smile until now? If he told me earlier that we will go to my mom's place, I should have brought some of my stuff. I prepared a gift for my mom, but I couldn't give it to her now.
"Is this still part of your prank? Please stop it now, it's not funny anymore." I asked, almost begging. I love surprises but this one is making me feel scared.
He didn't reply and just focused on driving. I remained quiet the whole trip. I feel upset for being played at. I was expecting for this trip for the past days and it was suddenly cancelled last night. But now, I am on my way to my mom's hometown
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