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were some nice houses close to the gardens with a view of the lake. I w

ention that she was putting on a pair of shorts and a bra. It's rather coincidental

run and have a cup of black coffee after that. I spent the afternoon on my phone, making phone calls and ensuring that

un because I overslept, all thanks to Maria

help me find a good house for my annoying neighbo

d of the doorbell and lazi

ia smiled as I

her a lecture on personal space and boundaries. A hedge of flowers served as a little fence between our houses. I'll teach

you?" I ask, a frow

ank you for everything. I know I seem annoying but I'm really no

never knew how to be quiet. The muffins did smell good, they reminded me of home. M

thank you

. "I feel indebted to you

ek, she'd come around, looking for a way to grab my attention. It was tiring but there wasn't much I could do because I had to keep a low profile. If the villagers knew I was on the run, they

rl?" Lucia demanded

ention to women who I don't care to see. If I wasn't a fugitive, I'd still h

up and you keep to yourself? After ev

g the flowers beside my house even though I as

I'd have a call with my lawyers, they need to apply more pressure i

rie Rose smi

e didn't know how

trying to find my feet aro

r a handshake. I roll my eyes, it wa

nely

nto slits and Maria qui

t given me a chance for a conversion but this on

I can't believe that I'm stuck listening to these women when I

ll appreciate if you lea

urt a woman but I knew what to say to get them out of my way. I watched Lucia sto

ed haired neighbor who st

of ways to get rid of Lucia and her friends

hedge of flowers demarcating our ho

ke a lost puppy but

e you on my side except it

didn't want her to get the wrong idea so I bid her goodbye by slamm