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Lila helped me with taking my bags into the house. The house was small but cozy and I found myself instantly in love with the place, especially with all the windows that overlooked the streets.

“Do you need any help with unpacking? I need to go see Arthur but I’ll be back soon enough if you do need help. The house has everything you need, it’s originally mine but I mostly stay at Arthur’s so you can have it to yourself for the most part, just incase you finish unpacking early enough, Arthur asked me to invite you to dinner just for a proper meeting. He was skeptical about letting you in especially since I refused to give in–depth description of your background and kept evading questions, but I was only trying to keep you safe, but don’t worry, it’ll be fine.” Lila said and I gave her a small grateful hug in response. Watching as she walked out of the house.

really long and my muscles were starting to feel strained from staying cooped up in the car for so long. I set out to

go to bed and sleep out the stress that the day had brought but instead, I took a bath and began dressing up in something simple. I wasn’t sure what to wear to this kind of dinner but I also didn’t want to overthink it and so I went with what

up with Lila’s text asking me to come out. I picked up my purse and once I was sure that I looked

look pretty.” She commented and I blushed lightly, whispering my

me the opportunity to see more of the town, all the people had smiles on their faces and the everywhere felt homely enough, I didn’t feel weird or out of place and it made me happy yet, maybe this had been a good decision

excitedly and I exited the car as

the elaborate mansion that I was used to. I liked it. I

plenty of open space, masculine colors, and comfortable furniture. It was welcoming and I took a second to just

Lila called and I heard footsteps coming down the stairs, a door being opened then slammed shut and soon a man emerged at the end of the hallway.

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