ed as if it was never there. He knocked on the window with his knuckles and almost immedia

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er you want to go". I told

ge". She qui

was bowed, the black strands of her hair cascading

e to refuse since you are a

er gaze from the p

you going?

of resignation, set

lied. The engine throttled to life almost immedi

y, I enjoy my peace and quiet, but with her, it felt uncomfortably

e about me later". It occurred to me that she kn

". She said, turning her fac

ly might have a hard time believing I'm not into child abuse

t a chil

rrupted her mid-sente

ed a bit as she star

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t everything about

aw dr

did

cked my hair away from my face in an exaggerat

r fist on her bag, as her tone raised

t?" I

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contradicted the very humble condition of the neighborhood but

d out of their minds that they poke their noses in

ou can sign the contract". Rex said, not lifting his fa

ot to cause any damage as damage to exp

ey from my bag. I slid the key Into the key

I slid off my dirty sneakers and threw my bag on the old couch. I plop

r hours. My thoughts wandered to my accident which brought me to Rex. I relived the m

to dismiss the memory, so I

weekend news suddenly made me realize I am still a college

a refreshing bath, after which I hea

sk and put it in a basket, along with

clean pair of sneakers. I brushed my hair and tucked it behind my s

t from the one that brought me home. I strolled toward it an

t have to"

o get in, closed the door, and proceeded to the driver's side. H

hospital first to see my grandpa". I sai

ch of your time". He responded, glancing a

r for the time. I was relieved to know I still have a few hours before work starts