Upon arriving home, I searched for Mom but couldn't find her, assuming she was still at work. I left my bag on the couch and headed to the kitchen as my stomach growled for food. I made myself a sandwich and poured a glass of milk, sitting on the kitchen counter, ready to eat.My thoughts drifted to today's events, that boy. His gaze, his smile filled with mockery and amusement—had we met before? Was it possible? I shook my head, dismissing the thought. If we had, I'd remember. Perhaps he just resembles someone else, that's all.After finishing my meal, I went to my room, sat at my desk, and opened my computer. I checked Facebook for any messages or requests and found one from Alessa."I'll call you in 5."I furrowed my brow. In five what? Hours, minutes, seconds? Assuming it meant seconds, I saw she was inviting me to a video chat. I replied immediately."I bet Karina finally released you," she started once connected. She sat at her desk, filing her nails."You guessed right," I repl
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