"I said it, I've been looking at the person, and I know it's you, Ariel. Ariel, how are you doing? It's been the longest time," the voice chimed in, carrying an unmistakable tone of familiarity and joy.Ariel's heart skipped a beat, and a wave of fear washed over her. Her eyes widened with a mixture of surprise and dread.Frozen in her tracks, Ariel's mind raced as she searched for a way to respond, her eyes locked onto the speaker, her past catching up with her in a way she had never imagined.In an instant, she inhaled, mastering her racing heart. With a deft turn of her head and a feigned air of obliviousness, she carried on, continuing to pick items off the shelf alongside Marcus. Yet, the approaching footsteps grew nearer until a touch landed on Ariel's arm."Are you trying to ignore me?" the voice pressed, its tone a blend of curiosity and a touch of hurt. Unwavering, Ariel held her ground, her smile unyielding, her eyes still fixed on the shelves. She had to be strong, to keep
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