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Nathan replied coolly, “Come on, Jared, you’re just kidding. I just wanted Victoria to stay for lunch, but she said she’s swamped with work.”

Jared looked at me, clearly annoyed. “Busy? So busy you can’t even spare time for lunch?”

My little lie was about to get called out.

I stammered, “I…”

Jared didn’t hold back. “She just doesn’t want to eat with you. ‘Busy‘ is just her excuse.”

And just like that, the awkward truth was out in the open.

Nathan was clearly shaken. He looked at me, let out a soft cough to cover up his disappointment, and said, “Alright, you should get back to work. That’s more important.”

Without another word, he turned and walked away, not looking back.

I was so mad I gave Jared a kick in the leg. “Next time, watch what you say.”

Jared just let out a soft snort. “Why put on an act? If you want to turn him down, just be direct.”

you get it?” I snapped, anger flaring

Victoria, you really don’t understand,” Jared shot back,

the elevator, and Jared trailed after me. “What,


how to live my life,”

you can’t clean up the mess,” Jared retorted,

cold, mocking look. “Seriously, you don’t even blush saying that?

up, his face turning

arrived, and I strode in without hesitation. Jared stayed where he

a lunch, but it marked the official end

be it. We’ll leave each other alone and

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praying for money. This time, I


on the bench, watching people come and go–everyone looked

what’s the point of it

Seriously, what is it?

just want to feel better. If you’re too skinny, you want to put on weight; if you’re chubby, you want to slim down. When it’s cold, you want to

closed my eyes, and let the dappled sunlight filter through

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