EvaWe stepped out of the taxi and onto the sidewalk. Thelma paid the driver, and we exchanged a glance before heading toward her apartment building.Inside, we walked to the elevator and rode it to her floor. Thelma unlocked her apartment door, and we stepped inside."Make yourself at home," she said, smiling gently as she closed the door behind us.Thelma handed me a glass of water, her gaze filled with concern. "Here, drink this. You look exhausted.""Thanks," I replied, taking a sip, grateful for the refreshing coolness against my parched throat."I'm going to take a quick shower," Thelma said, her voice fragile and soft. "I had a stressful day at school."I nodded, sitting down on the couch, the soft cushions enveloping me as I sank into them.As Thelma disappeared into the bathroom, I was left alone with my thoughts. After the shower, she emerged wearing casual clothes and brought out two steaming plates of pasta, the mouthwatering aroma wafting through the air."Let's eat," she
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