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39. Truth or Dare
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2024-10-29 19:42:56-Lucy’s POV-
This is fun. The ambiance of the place is cozy. It somehow makes you forget life’s worries and all. I haven’t had this kind of moment for a very long time and I wish I could have more of this than just sitting inside my office. Well, not that I wasn’t able to get out at all, I was able to, but more of it were business affairs and not like this. The resort has this cool and soft u-shaped sofa with a mini bonfire set-up near our also u-shaped table at the center which is totally relaxing. I am standing by the seashore sipping my wine while listening to the sea breeze, savoring every sea wave the kisses the shoreline. I was in this frenzy when Nick approached me. “Hey there, thought you wanted to have some fun, why are you standing here alone? Where’s your vicious husband?” I let out a soft laugh, “He is the washroom and no, he is not vicious. He is just protective of me. I guess he is trying to make things right. He actually apologized about what he did before. Am
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