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Chapter 62
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I hurried back to my room and as soon as I got in, I made a beeline for the bathroom to take a shower, I almost groaned as the cool water hit my skin washing away my sweat and easing my sore muscles. I rounded it up fast though because I didn't want to keep Bree waiting, knowing her, she would barge into my room if I keep her waiting too long, she is as patient as a five year old.
Once I finished, I wrapped myself in a towel and rummaged through my closet wondering what to where, after trying on a few outfits, I finally settled on a navy blue sweater dress and a brown belt, pairing it with a pair of white leather boots, I quickly brushed my hair and applied mascara and eyeliner and then a light coat of pink lipstick and just as I was putting on my earrings, my phone buzzed on the nightstand. Bree’s message popped up: “I’m outside. Hurry up before I die of boredom.”
I rolled my my eyes and grabbed my bag and made my way
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