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Blast from the past

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BLAST FROM THE PAST

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NARRATORS POV

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 The sun was definitely at its peak today, to make things worse the day was not going exactly as Sophie would have wanted. Exhausted from the day's job, coupled with the terrible traffic, all she wanted was a good soak and rest. However, other drama waited for her at home.

“Stop pacing and stay still, you are making me dizzy.” Sophie scowled, she was in a bad mood, the business proposal she sent out was rejected and her lawyer had assured her she had a good chance and now all her effort had gone down the drain.

Caleb stopped but he still fidgete

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