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ith a man who didn't love her. And our parents had pushe

but their actions disgusted me and I was mad at them. I knew it would t

and the person I wanted to

do I fi

a bar, The Brass Lantern he frequently visited and

called Bonny. "Hello... B

sponded. her voice bright and cheery, a st

d I called to let you know I'm back in town." I s

skepticism and excitement as if she cou

m," I ch

said, her voice demanding th

make this u

since I last saw you.

d you too,"

e next week Thurs

t time just for you,

uch this means to me. I just have a lot on

me. We can see at the Royal Crest," she said sof

urant, I'm sure you'll l

rfect. I can't w

to N

you then,

ht dea

ye

Bonny could help me make sense of all this. Mayb

*

week T

I muttered, looki

ery being depended on it. I was finally g

white purse and heels. I stared at my reflection in the mirror, adjusting the final details of my outfit. W

aying a word to my parents. I hadn't forgiven them

y exuded sophistication. Its high ceilings and tasteful decor, with soft lighting and elegant furnishings, hinted at an extravagant taste. I decided

you ordered," the wa

nk y

me to get you

will be al

yes met that of a brown-haired man who looked no more th

I could see the relief that washed over him. He started walking in my direction whi

ed myself turning around to see if there was so

ived at the table

He asked without givi

n your role. I was told I would meet you here in a r

ven bother to take a seat. "Here are the contra

e contract. You can read through it, but I assure you everything was written ac

e prank. But who would

ion. But my words seemed t

to proceed as soon as

ttered before he cu

longer with you but I'm in a hu

my lips as he c

ct to hear from you Miss Lolita," he sai

ed. One would even think his wif

document in the folder that was handed to me. And to my surprise,