Chapter Twenty-Six
Sarah:
The sun was risen and it flooded into my bedroom through the blinds. I quickly got up and went to take a shower before I met Kaitlyn and Becky at the salon to get our hair done. I let the water run over me, today was a special day and I didn't want to rush so I stood there and relaxed letting the water wash over me. I was calm.
I got out and looked at my phone.
Becky- Kaitlyn is meeting me at the salon. Our appointment is at 10:00.
I looked at the clock it was 9:45. I quickly threw on some clothes and found my dress in the closet. I hung my dress in the truck along with my cap and gown. I was going to change into it at the salon since we were spending the whole day there.
I pulled into the parking lot and took all my things inside with me, Kaitlyn and Becky were already sitting in a pedicure bath, they got me ready and I was soon sitting next to them.
"Are you ready for gradutaion?", asked Becky with a nervous tone of voice.
"So far I am. I'm worried about college though.", said Kaitlyn with her eyes closed.
"I am too, no more high school.", I said leaning back and closing my eyes.
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Kaitlyn:
I looked at the three of us in the mirror, we looked beautiful in our cap and gowns. We had dreamed of this day since we were in junior high. This was a turning point in our lives. High School was over now and it was time for our new life.
"You look great!", said Taylor walking into the salon in her dress.
"You look beautiful Taylor!", said Kaitlyn hugging her tightly.
"Are you guys ready?", asked Taylor. I looked at Becky and Sarah.
"Yeah, we're ready.", I said walking to the doors. We all got in the limo and rode to the ceremony. It was starting to get dark and we were excited to get our diplomas and graduate finally. We pulled up and the four of us got out and walked into the gym, all of the staff was getting us in line and prepping us for the walk outside. We walked to the main table and told them our names so they could give us our places in line. Jb and I were next to each other. Taylor and Leo were next to each other. Becky and Brent were by each other and then Sarah and Aaron were by each other.
Finally, everyone was in line and ready to walk onto the field and to the stage. The staff led everyone out in sequence and we walked slowly to our seats. All of us sat down and awaited for the ceremony to get under way. Our Principal came onto the stage and gave his speech. Announcing our names one by one they called us onto the stage and we accepted our diplomas and walked back off. We were now official Graduates of Paradise High School.
Everyone got their diplomas and we all stood in a huge group by our seats congratulating each other. We all counted to three and threw our hats in the air.
"Class of 2010!", we all yelled at the air.
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Chapter Twenty-Seven
Sarah:
We all walked into the manor as everyone started to arrive. The music was turned up and soon everyone was inside the manor dancing with each other and partying like seniors should party. Our whole group was partying in the middle of the main room together. Somebody must've spiked the punch like they did every year because soon people were running to the bathroom throwing up. The party kept going and everyone was having a good time and laughing.
This was the last time we were going to see everyone and we wanted to make the best of it.
A dance contest broke out in the middle of the main room and three guys were break dancing to the music battling against each other. I felt someone tap on my shoulder, it was a kid from school.
"Are you Sarah!", he yelled over the music.
"Yea!", I yelled back so he could hear me.
"There's someone here to see you!", he yelled and motioned for me to follow him.
I followed him outside into the front lawn and he went back inside. Kaden was standing there with his hands in his pockets. I had a beer in my hand, it was the first one I'd had tonight.
"Partying hard?", he asked while hugging me.
"Not exactly, just partying.", I said laughing.
"I just came to see you.", he said smiling.
"You can come inside, nobody cares.", I said taking his hand and pulling him towards the house.
"Are you sure?", he asked before we got inside.
"Yes, of course.", I said walking back inside to the loud music.
I walked over to our group and everyone welcomed Kaden to the center.
We were all drinking so none of us were going to drive home so we stayed in the house for the night. I went upstairs with Kaden and everyone else and we all picked a room to stay in. This place was going to be a mess in the morning, Seniors aren't exactly clean partiers.
I closed the door and turned on the light to the bedroom, Kaden was sitting in a chair in the corner.
"Wanna go swimming?", asked Kaden intently looking at me.
"Where?", I asked laughing.
The manor didn't have a pool.
"Come with me, I know a place.", he said smiling and walking over to me.
"Wait, we can't go out the front door, they won't let us back in.", I said stopping him from walking into the hallway.
"Oh, right.", he said backing away from the door.
"Window?", I asked raising an eyebrow.
"Vines on the edge of the house?", he asked looking at me with the same expression on his face.
"Let's.", I said pulling him towards the window. I spread the curtains across to each side of the window and opened the glass slowly. They were older windows so there was no screen.
"Who goes first?", I asked turning on my heel to look at him.
"I'll go first. That way if your clumsy self slips and falls I'll catch you.", he said laughing. I smacked him in the chest lightly.
"I won't fall.", I said with confidence as he slipped out the window and onto the vines attached to the side of the house.
He made it to the bottom and looked up at me holding out his arms.
"I'm not going to fall!", I yelled quietly so only he could hear me.
I crawled out of the window and onto the vines.
My foot slipped and I fell backwards onto him.
"I told you!", he said looking impressed with himself.
I pulled the silent treatment and started to walk away.
"No, I'm sorry!", he yelled wrapping his arms around my waist. I turned around and hugged him. The cold night air was nipping at my exposed skin and his warm embrace was like a jacket to me.
"I know but it's really cold out here.", I said hugging him tighter.
"I know. Did you bring your keys?", he asked me.
"Yes, I always bring my keys!", I said with enthusiasm. He chuckled lightly and took my hand leading me to the front where we parked. I unlocked the doors and got in, I'm glad I hadn't parked directly in front of the house or I never would've been able to get out.
"Where am I going?", I asked Kaden as I drove slowly down the deserted street.
"Where do you want to go?", he asked counteracting my question.
"A place.", I said smiling as I randomly turned down a street.
"Then go turn right at the next road.", he said pointing ahead.
I followed his directions and we came to a dead end road with two houses on either side.
"This one.", he said pointing to his left. I pulled into the driveway.
"Where are we?", I asked curiously.
"My house.", he said unbuckling his seatbelt.
"What about Evan? What is my aunt sees me!, I said starting to freak out.
"They're not here. My dad is always at Carrie's house.", he said reassuring me.
I got out and locked my truck walking into the house.
Their house was beautiful and large, it looked as though it came straight out of a magazine.
"Do you have a pool?", I asked as we walked in the front door. I was trying to make a conversation.
"It's heated.", he said smiling and taking off his shoes while closing the front door.
"Beat you there.", I said dashing to the back door. I ran out the door closing it in front of him. I stripped off my clothes and jumped in the heated water quickly. It felt like a bubble bath with no bubbles.
I heard a splash behind me and I turned around expecting the worst.
"You're fast.", he said in my ear. I screamed and whipped around.
"Ouch, my ears.", he said laughing.
"I'm sorry, you scared me.", I said breathing deeply.
"Sorry, that was my intention though.", he said blushing slightly.
"Looks like someone is blushing.", I said pointing at his cheeks.
"You're turning crimson hun.", he said placing a hand on my right cheek. I closed my eyes and imagined Zack. I missed him but, I needed to forget him.
Without warning or severe intention I leaned in and kissed him. His warms lips connected with mine his warmth wrapped around me again like a blanket and I felt comfortable. It wasn't a rushed desire for sex, it was passionate and caring.
Kaitlyn:
I stood in the middle of the bedroom and all of a sudden I heard music in my head. I held out my arms in dance position and began to dance to the beats of the music in my head. Jb was looking at me with his head tilted to the side like a confused puppy.
"What are you doing?", he asked with his head still in the same position.
"Dancing.", I said softly.
"To what music?", he asked confused still.
"Music of the soul.", I said in a slow breath.
He walked over to me and took the place of my empty hands and moved along with me. I kept my eyes closed and moved closer to him. We kept dancing slowly, I didn't understand the point but I didn't want to sleep and I didn't want to stop. It was just what I wanted to be doing right there.
"Kaitlyn.", he said slowly after we had been there for awhile.
"Yes?", I said opening my eyes and looking deep into his.
"I love you.", he said with deep connection.
"I love you too.", I said smiling with equal expression.
Becky:
Brent took my hand and led me outside the back door of the manor.
"What is it?", I asked looking at him.
He got down on his knee.
"Becky Gordon. Will you marry me?", he asked me while he looked at me from on his knee.
I gasped and couldn't breathe at first. I realized he needed an answer.
"Yes! A million times Yes!", I yelled jumping up and down.
He pulled out a beautiful wedding ring, it was absolutely gorgeous. My jaw dropped when I saw it.
I placed it on my finger and looked at it as it glimmered in the moonlight. My smile was so wide that it covered my whole face, I was on cloud nine. Nothing could ruin this moment.
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I was lying in bed next to Brent. I was wrapped in his arms as he slept quietly. I was on my side looking at the wall, I traced lines on it with my eyes in the dark. The moon hit the windows of the house perfectly therefore the whole room was drowned with it's beautiful light.
I felt Brent turning over in his sleep, he had his back against mine and I listened to him breathe. It was innocent and peaceful, as though the world had stopped turning and everything was frozen for that moment in time.
I didn't want to move and I didn't want to see a clock, time didn't matter to me. This was a moment that came rarely, pure silence and lust. I was lost in imagination while I listened to the only sound, Brent. My Brent breathing next to me.
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Chapter Twenty-Eight
Sarah:
I left Kaden's house around 11 in the morning and drove back home. I got inside and walked into the kitchen. There was a large envelope on the counter addressed to me from one of the colleges I had applied to. I smiled wide and tore it open.
(&=**=&) Sarah,
To. Ms. Sarah Hudson, we would like to inform you that your application to Chelsea College school of Art and Design has been Accepted. We are very proud to know that you will be joining us this next year.
Please call our Supervisor at 445-654-7789 to approve of your acceptation.
We hope to learn what you can do soon.
Head Of Board- Hephner Buckingham
I screamed in excitement as my parents came running into the kitchen. My mom looked at me in shock.
"I got accepted!", I screamed holding the letter in the air.
"You got accepted!", she yelled.
"Yes!", I screamed hugging her and jumping up and down.
"I'm so proud of you!", she yelled hugging me tightly.
After my excitement with my parents I went upstairs into my bedroom and called Kaden.
"Hello?", I heard him answer in his delicate voice.
"Guess what.", I said with a wide smile still spread across my cheeks.
"I have something to tell you too but, what?", he asked enthusiatically.
"I got accepted to Chelsea College in London!", I screamed into the phone.
"I got accepted to Texas University for football.", he said quieter than I did.
"We should celebrate!", I said excitedly.
"Come to my place at 7, we'll celebrate.", he said happily before hanging up.
I got out of bed and began picking out what I was going to where, I didn't want to be late so starting early was a good thing.
Kaitlyn:
("-^-") Kaitlyn,
Dear Ms. Ambrosio,
We are very pleased to tell you that you have been accepted into New York's State Culinary College on a full Scholarship.
Please call our supervisor to regard your acception to our school. We're very pleased to have you joining us this semeseter.
Sincerely, Headmaster J. Kingsley
I was so excited I immediately called Sarah and yelled at her through the phone. At the time we didn't realize that we were all going to be seperated, we were just excited to finally get out of Paradise for once.
I got off the phone with Sarah and called Jb.
"Hello?", he answered in a tired voice.
"Guess who got accepted to New York's State Culinary College on a full scholarship!", I yelled in his ear ignoring the fact that he just woke up.
"Casper the ghost.", he said laughing.
"Nope, me!", I yelled with excitement.
"Guess who's staying in Paradise and working construction with his dad.", he said with fake enthusiasm.
"Jb Beckham.", I said laughing slightly.
"Yep.", he said clearly annoyed at what he was doing instead of college.
"It's okay. Want to go celebrate tonight?", I asked trying to make him happier.
"Yeah, I'll pick you up at 6 Kaitlyn.", he said and then hung up.
Becky:
(*=&=*) Becky,
Dear Ms. Gordon we are very excited to welcome you to Hollywood's Directing of the Acts College here in California. We are very astonished with your transcripts and think you'll be a wonderful addition to our fine students here.
Please inform the secretary in staff of your acception to Hollywood's Directing of the Acts.
Welcome.
Sincerely Headmaster Elijah Williams
I held the letter in my hand and ran my thumb over the thick red seal at the top of the letter.
"I got accepted.", I whispered still looking at the letter.
"Aaron I got accepted!", I yelled up the stairs.
"You got accepted!", he yelled running down the stairs into the living room.
"Yes!", I yelled with the realization finally coming to me.
"I'm proud of you!", he yelled pulling me into a tight hug.
"You think mom and dad will be happy?", I asked him after I pulled away.
"Of course, they love you.", he said looking at me.
"Where are you going for college?", I asked him.
"The boys and I are going to England to play soccer. Academy of English Football.", he said smiling.
"I'm proud of you! That's a hard school to get in.", I said while I hugged him.
"You got into a Hollywood Directing school, that takes skill.", he said happily.
"What are you doing to celebrate?", he asked me sitting on the couch.
"Brent and I are going out.", I said putting the letter back in the envelope.
"Make sure he doesn't drink too much.", said Aaron looking at me with seriousness in his eyes.
"Why?", I asked. I had never seen him change when he drank, what was different now?
"Trust me Becky, just make sure he doesn't drink too much.
I nodded my head and went back upstairs to get ready.
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Kaden:
I wasn't the best cook but I tried my best this time. I put the plates on the table and lit the candles. I heard my phone go off and I walked briskly back into the kitchen.
"Hello?", I asked. I assumed it would be Sarah but, I hadn't looked at the caller ID.
"Is this Kaden?", I heard a girl's voice ask. It wasn't Sarah's voice.
"Yes, who is this?", I asked curiously.
"Megan.", she said quietly. I almost dropped the phone on the ground when I heard her say Megan.
"Why are you calling me?", I asked a little rudely.
"Kaden, I'm pregnant.", she said a little louder.
"What?", I asked wanting her to repeat it.
"I'm pregnant with your child.", she said a little slower.
"It's not mine Megan.", I said loud and clear.
"Yes it is.", she said back.
"Megan, no it's not.", I said getting angry now.
"I'll be at your house soon.", with that she hung up and left me with my jaw dropped to the floor. I looked at the clock. It was 6:45, Sarah would be here any minute and have a confrontation with Megan.
"Oh, no.", I said in frustration. I didn't know what to do, Megan could say anything and Sarah would believe her.
I brushed off my shirt and ran upstairs really fast. I heard a car pull in followed by another one.
"Great."
Sarah:
I pulled in front of Kaden's house followed by a small car that pulled into his driveway. I almost thought it was Evan but, a girl got out instead. I slid out of my truck and walked towards the front door.
"Who are you?", asked the girl. She had red hair and big innocent eyes. She looked at me with sadness in her eyes.
"I'm Sarah, Kaden's girlfriend.", I said stopping before the door.
"Kaden and I are getting married.", she said handing me a small photo.
It was an unltrasound photo.
"Is it his?", I asked simply.
"Yes.", she said quietly taking back the photo as Kaden came bursting through the front door onto the lawn.
"Sarah don't listen to Megan!", he yelled trying to catch his breath.
"I'm not lying baby, I just told her the truth. I let her down easy like you told me to.", she said holding onto his right arm. I didn't say anything at first.
"Sarah she's lying!", he said pulling his arm away from her. Megan had a look of hurt in her eyes.
"You lied to me.", I said looking at the ground.
"No I didn't Sarah! Believe me she's not telling you the truth.", said Kaden trying to plead with me.
"She's carrying your child Kaden!", I yelled looking up to him with tears beginning to form in my eyes.
"It's not mine!", he yelled.
"Just stop Kaden.", I said walking back to my truck. I didn't want to talk anymore, my day had been ruined. I thought I could trust another guy but now I knew. Boys are Dogs.
Kaitlyn:
Jb pulled up in front of the house and I walked outside to meet him. I got in and closed the door.
"You look great.", I said looking at his red dress shirt.
"You look beautiful.", he said smiling and taking my hand in his as he steered with the other. I blushed a little as he pulled away from the house.
He drove into the parking lot of Tres Hombres and parked. I waited as he came around and opened the door for me. He stuck out his arm and I took it as we walked into the restaurant, my heels clicking against the pavement.
The waiter sat us at a table and I looked over the menu.
"Are you going to be okay here?", I finally asked him after looking over the menu.
"I'll be fine, I'm worried about you. New York is a big change.", he said putting his menu down.
"I know, I'm really excited though.", I said smiling.
"You deserve to be.", he said taking my hand in his. As the night went along we were having a good time together but of course all nights come crashing to an end.
Vixen walked over to our table out of nowhere.
"I had a great time last night babe, I sent the tape to you. We should do it again sometime", she said flirtatiously and walked away with a little more sway in her hips than normal.
I just sat there and glared at Jb as I tore my hand out of his. I didn't want to believe Vixen but he wasn't saying anything to make me believe his side so I walked out. I pulled my phone out my pocket and dialed Sarah's number.
"Hello?", I heard Sarah say through sniffles. She wasn't having a good time either.
"Sarah please come get me as soon as possible. I'm standing outside Tres Hombres.", I said with tears coming into my eyes.
"I'm already less than a block away.", she said hanging up.
I waited for a few moments and then I saw Sarah's headlights in the distance. She stopped and I got in, she was crying just like I was.
"What's wrong Sarah?", I asked as I closed the door.
"You first.", she said sitting back in the driver seat before driving away from the restaurant.
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Chapter Twenty-Nine
Sarah:
I woke up dreading that the day had come to a morning once again. I just wanted to lie there, not move an inch. I was leaving tomorrow, maybe that would help. I wouldn't have to see Kaden or Megan, I was starting fresh.
"Honey, you need to get up and back. You plane leaves tomorrow morning.", said Aunt Carrie walking into my bedroom with a smile plastered on her cheeks.
"I don't want to.", I said rolling over with my face in the pillows.
"It's juat a boy, he isn't worth you.", she said sitting on the edge of my bed.
"That's what they all say.", I said turning over with tear stained eyes.
"Get ready. Being single is a great feeling. As soon as you walk on the college campus you'll know, there's no guy back home holding you down.", she said getting up and pulling my suticases down from the shelves.
"I didn't really look at it that way.", I said sitting up.
"Exactly, now is your time.", she said pulling down the rest of my suitcases and leaving them open on my bedroom floor.
"Get packing.", she said as she walked out my bedroom door.
I threw the blankets off my body and walked to my closet.
"All my clothes must come with me.", I said smiling and pulling all my clothes out of the closet. I was pulling shirts out that I had never seen before, I was honestly shocked.
Kaitlyn:
"Kaitlyn please get out of bed!", yelled Collin throwing pillows at me.
"What's the point.", I said upset.
"Everything. Now get up!", he yelled at me throwing one last pillow towards me.
"Fine!", I yelled annoyed at him. I got up and changed, I needed to pack still and I was leaving tomorrow. I was miserable.
Becky:
I remember Aaron telling me not to let Brent drink too much but I lost track and soon Brent was drinking massive amounts of alcohol. I didn't think his body could handle it but, I didn't know what he was capable of and we were sitting in his backyard.
"Stop it Brent!", I yelled taking the beer out of his hand. He pushed me and I landed on my back. He had never hurt me before, I looked at him with fear as he stood up and towered over me. I closed my eyes, I didn't want to know where he was over me. I opened them to see him leaning down directly in front of me. He didn't look like Brent he looked evil.
"What did you say to me?", he said in a deep and slow voice.
I was silent.
"What did you say!", he yelled at me. I flinched and pulled away from him. I tried to get up and run away but he grabbed my arm digging his fingers into it, he squeezed my arm and didn't let go.
"Let go!", I yelled while slapping him. He stopped for a moment and took his full might and shoved me into the ground. I screamed as loud as I could. Finally I heard the sirens and I felt hope but I still felt him on top of me taking his anger out with every hit.
I closed my eyes and waited.
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Sarah:
I raced inside the front doors and to the backyard where they said she was found. I knew I shouldn't have left! I was yelling and cursing at myself for not being here when Brent and Becky arrived. I ran through the police line and onto the scene. There was a blanket across the ground and I began to cry, was she really gone?
"Becky!", I screamed falling to my knees.
"No, no it's okay. She's at the hospital.", said a police officer standing next to me. The tears in my eyes kept me from seeing that the sheet was flat on the ground. I stood up quickly and dashed to the hospital.
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"They said Brent all of a sudden started hitting her.", I said sitting in front of Kaitlyn in the waiting room.
"That's not like Brent, something must've driven him to do it.", said Kaitlyn concerned.
"He's like his dad though. Too much alcohol in his system and he gets violent sometimes. It takes allot but, I know Brent has been there before.", I said looking up at the ceiling.
"I remember that. Why didn't Becky remember he gets violent when he drinks too much?", asked Kaitlyn with a stressful tone of voice.
"We didn't tell her.", I said finally realizing why Becky hadn't remembered.
"Why?", asked Kaitlyn looking at me.
"They were all looking for Desiree the same weekend that happened.
"Desiree had run away that weekend?", asked Kaitlyn questioning me.
"Yeah. She had took off with Dean. She told me she was pregnant but didn't want to tell Melinda and Jim.", I said pulling my knees into my chest.
"I wouldn't want to tell my parents if I was pregnant either.", said Kaitlyn sighing deeply.
We hadn't seen Becky's older sister Desiree in almost a year. She had run away from home the day after she graduated from High School with her boyfriend Dean.
"I miss Desiree.", I said putting my chin on the tops of my knees.
"I do too.", said Kaitlyn breathing a deep sigh again.
Just as fate would have it a figure that looked like an older version of Becky came running down the hall towards us with a child in her arms.
"Desiree!", I heard Kaitlyn yell as she turned around and looked at the person.
"Desiree!", I screamed getting up and running towards her.
"We missed you!", yelled Kaitlyn hugging her. Desiree had set the child down on the floor and he was crawling around us.
"I missed you guys too! As soon as I heard about Becky I knew it was time to come back.", she said smiling and hugging us both.
"Except that we're leaving tomorrow.", I said looking at the ground.
"I know but, better late than never. I'm moving back in with my parents.", she said picking the child back up off the ground.
"Who's this?", said Kaitlyn looking at the little boy and smiling.
"Jack.", Desiree said hugging him.
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Chapter Thirty
Sarah:
"Sarah it's time to go!", yelled my dad in the doorway.
I jumped out of bed I was so excited to finally leave and move on. I changed into what I had already planned to wear. I did my hair and got my plane tickets. Aunt Carrie and my dad helped me with my bags and loaded them into the car.
"Are you ready my little college student?", asked my mom with tears in her eyes.
"I love you mom.", I said hugging her tightly.
Kaitlyn:
I walked into the airport and waited for Kaitlyn. My dad and Collin were with me.
"Aaron and Sarah are on their way.", said Collin looking at his phone.
"This is the last time we're gonna see everybody.", I sad with a sad face.
"It's okay sis. We'll all video chat and everything.
Becky should be out soon too.", he said reassuring me not to worry.
Aaron:
I caught a ride with Sarah and her family since my parents were with Becky. Our planes all departed around the same time today and it was the last time we would see each other for awhile.
"We're here.", said Matthew parking the car and getting out.
"I'll take care of your bags.", said Carrie shooing us off to find Kaitlyn and Collin.
We finally found them and Sarah collided with Kaitlyn.
"I'm gonna miss you!", yelled Sarah and Kaitlyn back and forth.
Taylor:
I sat next to Becky's hospital bed and held her hand. Kaitlyn and Sarah had to go so being here for Becky was the least I could do. I smiled when she finally opened her eyes. The town was clearing out, everyone was leaving to college and I was staying. College wasn't my thing.
Becky:
I was lying in the hospital bed, the bruises weren't too bad but I had already heard of the news. Brent was going to a mental institution.
Sarah, Kaitlyn, Aaron and Collin were all leaving for college today and I was here in a hospital. Yes, I'd get to leave and start my semester but, I wasn't going to get there as early as I had originally planned.
Sarah:
I got on the plane and sat back in my seat. It was a long ride to Paris and I was ready to leave and never come back.
Kaitlyn:
I put my carry on in the compartment above my seat and sat down. I breathed deeply. It was time to start over and say goodbye to the past.
This was my new life now.
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