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2024-10-29 19:42:56“I've got good and bad news for you," Lyle said to Penny as they sat at the park.
“Bad news first, please." she inched closer ready to hear what he had to say.
“Okay, I'm moving to Washington, D.C. next week." he dropped the bombshell.
“Is your dad okay?" that was the first thing that came in mind.
“Dad's, dad's fine." he sighed.
“And the good news?" she tried to clear the air. She had two more weeks left until the year ended before she moved to Washington, D.C.
" So, I told you about my interview at Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company. Well, I had an email saying I've been hired for the Senior Director position and have to start in two weeks." he dropped.
“Oh my gosh, Lyle I am so happy for you, this is wonderful." she hugged him.
“ It's in two weeks so why leave now, we could go together," Penny suggested.
“I have to go check out my accommodation and where my workplace is, and also settle in before work sta
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“ This is more like a mansion Alianna." Xara faces timed her friends. “I know, if I told you it was, you would have refused to stay there, you deserve much more Xara. This is your chance to be stronger. The days of you being called a peasant are over." Alia giggled. “Thank you Alianna, for making her smile genuinely. It's been long I saw her do that." Penny chipped in. “You both are welcome, so tell me, Penn, how's Washington, D.C. and Lyle?" Xara asked changing the topic. “It's fun, Lyle is good he's just a busy bee. We both occupied with work but we still get to meet each day." she blushed. “That's nice. I'm happy for you guys." Alianna said to her. " You heard from Kai ever since you guys left?"Penny asked munching on some Oreos. “Nope, nothing I wonder if he got my note." she sighed. “Ah, about that Ma said he ripped it right in front of her and threw them in the bin, I'm sorry but ever since you left it's been one
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