My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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It was July 17th. That morning, the sun was shining brightly, its light filtering through the curtains. Maximus had gotten up early to for a run. It was Saturday, yet he still planned to go to the office. His plans changed abruptly when his phone rang–it was his grandmother.

“Hello,” he answered, a little breathless from running.

“Maximus, my dear, I need to ask you something!”

“What do you need, Grandma?” He knew she was about to pitch him one of her crazy ideas.

“Today is Mary’s birthday! I won’t be able to be with her, and it makes me feel so guilty. Today she turns eighteen, and I couldn’t throw her a proper party.”

“Grandma! It seems like you’re not cut out for having a granddaughter. What do you want me to do? I’m going to the office today. I can’t take her with me,” he said, sounding a bit exasperated.

“My dear! Palmer Group won’t collapse if you miss a day! Come on, help out this poor old lady!” she said, using a pitiful tone.

me think about what I can do. I’m not promising anything. I’ll check my schedule, and if I can cancel something. I’ll take her out to eat.”

the country. You should help this poor old lady fulfill

tricks. They won’t work

far. If Peter were here, I’d ask him to do it, but he’s

could have told Peter to handle

I could count on you,” his grandmother replied, knowing that despite his tough

Deep down, he was grateful his grandmother

Mary’s birthday. The thought of Peter getting close to this girl bothered him. Peter was fun but very liberal. He

going to the office. I need to take care of

had meetings with me, so it’s

Thank you.”

me to

out with Mary Today is her birthday, and my grandmother asked me to celebrate it with her. Do you

me find out, and I’ll call you back. What does Miss

don’t know her preferences very well yet. But one thing’s for

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