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2024-10-29 19:42:56Arabella Rivera
I stared at my reflection one last time in the mirror. I couldn't believe I cut my hair last night.I lift my hand to glide my fingers through the short strands. They weren't evenly cut, but that's the price you pay when an inexpert cuts your hair. In that case, I was the inexpert.Did I regret it?
My eyes burned through the ones my reflection showed me.
No, I didn't. Not even one bit.
Smiling at myself, I tucked a few strands behind my ear and left the bathroom. It was morning already and I admit I didn't catch much sleep last night but today, I promised myself I'd be strong.
I wouldn't be the girl who let things slide anymore or let a mere guy get in the way between my heart and logical mind. I was done. I was going to be strong now and forget about, him.
My fingers latch around the strap of my bag and swang it over my shoulder. I took my phone too and began typing away a text to send to Gwen.
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