DANGEROUS ROMANCE Episode 41 by RUTHIE LEE

DANGEROUS ROMANCE Episode 41 by RUTHIE LEE

I took a cab to Mason’s place, and while I was inside the cab my mind wasn’t at rest I was still feeling bad for turning him down but I have no choice, I can’t split myself into two.

Finally the cab stopped in front of Mason’s house and I payed him and walked out of the car.

I walked to his porch and lightly knocked on his door with my shaky hands.

Goodness, why am I nervous??

It’s just mason.

“it’s open come in” I heard Mason’s voice from inside and I turned the door knob and walked in.

“hi” I said as I saw him on his couch, already dressed and stuffing his mouth with Chinese noodles.

“hey” he said trying to smile with his mouth filled with food.

“so I came here to talk” I said slowly and walked around his couch so I could stand near him.

“the way you said that, made my heart skipped, talk about what?” he asked looking at me with serious eyes and and dropping his food, then wiping with mouth with a napkin.

“I want to talk about yesterday, what you told me about having feelings for me.”

“oh” he breathed out.

And then stood up. But my eyes didn’t leave his sad face.

“I’m sorry Mace, but I don’t actually fe—

“feel the same way” he interrupted me.

“I’m sorry” I sighed.

“why are you being sorry, it’s okay Pen. I know you have feelings for Leo” he said and my jaw dropped, I tried to say something but words just failed to come out of my mouth. Is it that obvious that I like Leo….

“how hearts can be unfairly picky and I understand.. It was wrong for me to fall for you, you were irresistible so I had no choice, but don’t worry you I totally understand where you’re coming from, so don’t apologize to me and go meet your Leonard.” he said and tried to smile but I couldn’t, he’s hurt, I can hear it in his voice.

Tears pricked my eyes and it ran down my cheeks and Mason rolled his eyes.

“Penny.. C’mon you don’t want to be ‘that girl” he said and starts to clean my tears. And then pulled me in a hug

“I’m so sorry Mason, I never wished to hurt you” I muffled in his chest and he pats my back while I cleaned my tears.

“You’re not hurting me okay?. So stop crying” he said and I nodded and pulled away from the hug.

“I’ll get going now, thank you for listening to me” I said and he smiled.

“okay get going and cry no more, cause no one hurts the boulder” he said and tap his shoulder playfully, he’s trying to cheer me up even though I can still see how hurt he is.

“okay” I murmured and finally smile. He moved closer to me and kissed my forehead. “take care” he said.

“I will” I said and as I walk to the door I turned back to glance at him and he stood still and watched me go.

I opened the door and walked out, and just as I was about closing it, I glance at him one more time and caught his eyes getting glossy. No.. I’m sorry Mace..

I closed the door and walked away, taking a dreadful and sad journey to the bus stop.

I got to the bus and couldn’t help how bad I feel for making mason cry.

I finally got to Leo’s house and I imputed his password and walked in bumping into him, he was brushing his teeth. In the living room!!

“sorry” he muffled.

“why are you brushing your teeth in here” I asked rubbing my forehead cause, when I bumped into him my head hit a button from the robe he was wearing.

“I had a feeling you’d be here so I wanted to know if my instincts were right” he said and I rolled my eyes.

“you’re kind of late” he said.

“yeah, I have to stop by at masons sorry for that” I said lowly and walked passed him.

“no need to be sorry” he said, his mouth still foamy.

“can you at least get your teeth brushed before talking” I said And he smiled at me before walking to the bathroom downstairs.

I dropped my bag on the couch and breathe in and out heavily.

You can do this Pen. I tell myself. It’s just to tell him how I feel nothing else.

But how do I start,

I’m freaking out.

But it’s just Leo. Why am I freaking out, I kept arguing with myself on the inside until Leo’s voice interrupted my thoughts.

“what are you doing?” he asked and his eyes dart to his couch which I’ve dug my fingers into. “nothing,” I was just about preparing breakfast”

“oh okay, I’ll go take a shower” he said and I nod and walked into the kitchen, I decided to make a lot for breakfast and I didn’t know why, but I did. As breakfast was getting ready I walked out of the kitchen and was getting ready to tell Leo how I feel, when he comes down to the living room. And suddenly he started coming down from the living room, his long hair went and was dripping droplets of water on his shirt.

And he was actually looking like a god … On his right hand was a hairdryer and I watched him as he glance at me, threw me a smile and walked over to the couch, he plugged in the hairdryer and started to dry his hair. He was having trouble in drying is back and middle hair and again I started to contemplate on whether or not to help me.

I didn’t know when my legs walked to the back of the couch, and he noticed my presence and turned.

“what?” he asked.

“let me help you out” I said and he smiled.

“really? Thanks” he said and I shrugged and started to help him dry his hair and gosh his hair was soft and black that I wanted it for myself.

“so Leo about yesterday” I said but be didn’t seem to be interested in whatever I’m trying to say cause it was like he was enjoying the drying of his hair .. His eyes was close and his back was resting on the couch.

“what.. about.. yesterday?..” he asked slowly, his eyes still closed. I turned off the hairdryer and he immediately jilted up. “what are you doing? Continue” he said putting my hand back on his hair and I held my back my smile and pull back my hand from his.

“can you just hear me out first?” I said and he folded his arm and sighed.

“okay go on”

“okay, yesterday when you told me about your feelings for me, I couldn’t tell you because Mason also said the same thing, but you just have to leave that out cause what I’m trying to say… Is that I do feel the same way about yo–

I haven’t completed my words when two strong arms hugged me making me gasp faintly.

“you don’t know how Happy, I am hearing you say those words” Leo said hugging me tightly.

“but you didn’t let me finish” I said over his shoulder.

“I didn’t have to”

I smiled and released myself from the weird hug cause the couch was actually in our middle.

“so are we?” he asked.

“what? Are we what?” I returned the question trying to hide my smile.

“are we… He said gesturing his hand back and forth between us and avoiding my eyes

“dating?” I help him complete his words with a smile

“yeah” he laughed.

“what do you think?” I winked weirdly and tried to walk away but he pulled me back, his hands cupped my cheeks and he winked at me.

“you’re not the only one good at winking” he said and I rolled my eyes. “and also I get to do this” he said and suddenly locked his lips with mine.

I reciprocated and we both kissed passionately, it was one hell of a kiss but I was loosing my breath but didn’t feel like stopping. But still I had to stop.

The sound of the doorbell stopped us from kissing. And I start to breathe in and out heavily, smiling at Leo who rested his forehead on mine catching his breath too.

“I’ll go get the door” I tell him.

“no let’s continue”

“don’t be a perv, and let me answer the door” I said and he let’s go of me and rolled his eyes.

“or.. help me check the breakfast , while I get the door” i said and he nod and walked towards the kitchen while I walk towards the door.

I opened the door and moved back a little seeing a man, I couldn’t tell if he was a young man or an old man cause his hairy eyebrows and bears couldn’t make me tell. He wore dangling earrings on both of his ear, at the edge of bottom lip laid another earring with another one on top of his nose and his skin was covered in tattoos.

“I believe this is Leonard Finn residence” he smiled.

“yeah, it is” I said not feeling like opening the door to let him come in.

“can I com–

“who’s there” Leo’s voice interrupted him from behind me and I turned swiftly. And opened the door widely for him to see his guest.

“hey Leo” the man smiled slyly which I found really creepy and scary.

“what the fuck you doing here?” Leo barked.

“don’t yell and let’s talk this out like real men” the man insisted.

“real men!! You dickhead I already told you, I am not doing that anymore, I cancelled it” Leo yelled and I flinched. The man glance at me and smirked.

“see you’ve gotten yourself another lass, If you don’t want any chaos, simply step out and let’s have word together.” he said, his deep voice echoing around the house.

“Allen, we have nothing to talk about, just get the fuck out of my house” Leo said and walked up to him and was about closing the door but the Allen guy stopped him by pushing the door back.

“you don’t want to regret this Leo, we made that deal happily, what the fuck made you change your mind!!” the guy yelled and Leo pushed his hair back and turned to me.

“excuse us” he said and walked out with the man slamming the door.

I don’t know what they’re arguing about. But I know it’s not good.

I tucked my hair behind my ear and walked to the kitchen.

As I arranged the food on the dining table, I started to think about us, Leo and I… Since I’m his girlfriend, is things gonna be different now. Cause it still feels pretty the same, am I still going to be working here? Cause he can still be my boyfriend and my boss.

I sat down on one of the dining table chairs, and sighed heavily..

Leo walked in not looking happy and he sat down opposite me, I glanced at him and pushed his meal towards him.

“enjoy your meal” I smiled. And started to eat.

Leo stared at me as I eat not taking a bite from his food, which made me pause and asked.

“whats wrong?”

“aren’t you suppose to be asking me about the dude from earlier.” he asked.

“you didn’t seem like you wanted to talk about it and I didn’t want to push you, and even if I did wanted to ask you about him, it’s definitely not during breakfast” I said and he smiled.

“you’re way too nice and it’s not a good thing, be a little more aggressive on the outside” he said and I laughed.

Okay..

“who’s that dude you were talking to earlier” I asked, forging a huge voice and Leo couldn’t help but smiled exposing his charming dimples.

“okay I give up, your aggressive side isn’t that aggressive” he laughed.

We both started to eat slowly throwing flirty glances at each other and when our get caught with each other’s we laugh.

“he’s a Allen, he used to work with me before, but not anymore” Leo said after our small laugh.

“okay…” I mumbled and nodded, his face expression shows that he doesn’t want to tell me this, but he’s actually forcing himself to do so.

“if you see him anywhere pretend you don’t know him, if he comes here next time ignore him even though he’s talking to me or in front of you.. And..and..a..a” Leo sighed and bent his head down.

“you don’t need to talk while eating okay” I said and covered his hand with mine and he raised his head up to look at me.

“Penelope.. He called my name and I arched my eyebrows at him.

“that’s me” I smiled.

“I love you”

“what.. Why are you being cheesy all of a sudden” I laughed.

“I’m being serious” he said not smiling and I smiled, “I know”.

We continued our meal and after that, I did the dishes but Leo was right beside me talking about this and that, he just follows me everywhere I go, until we both settled on the couch, with me sitting down and him lying down with his head on my thigh.

We talked about a lot of things, which let us sometimes laugh.. And his company was really amazing.

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The day was finally over and I was ready to go home.

“do you have to go” Leo mumbled.

“yes, yes I do” I smiled as I put on my shoes.

“can’t you and least live here with me” he asked and raised my head to look at him.

“no I can’t” I said resisting the urge to kiss him when he pouted

“give me a reason”.

“then who’s going to live in my apartment”

“I can help with that don’t worry”

“Leonard, it’s okay, no need for that okay? It’s not like I’ll be gone forever” I said and removed his hand from my face to continue with my shoes.

“but why do I feel like you’ll be gone if you walk out of that door.” he said and I laughed, “then why don’t you drive me home”

“great idea, why didn’t I think of that” he said and grabbed his car keys before walking out with me.

We both remained quiet In the cαr αs Leo drove me home,

We were halfway to get to my house when he stopped the cαr,

“why’d you stop the Cαr?” I αsked

“sorry pen but I really need to get something in there” he said and pointed to a super mart nearby.

“okay I’ll be waiting” I smiled.

“thanks” he kissed my forehead before walking out of the car. I waited patiently for him and got bored being alone in the car, so I walked out and rested my back on the car and waited patiently there.

“oh if it isn’t Penelope. The worst woman of the year” I heard a familiar voice and turned to see harmony. Her hand intertwined with a guy’s hand. She’s so useless, dating different guys everyday.

“harmony, how are you?” I asked like I love her

“don’t give me crap, we totally hate each other, what are you doing here” she asked.

“I’m here with Leo, any problem?” I asked.

“oh nothing, I see you guys are getting closer everyday, why don’t you Losers just date already.”

“too good we already are” I said and I saw the expression I wanted to see on her face.

“then I guess you must know Leo so well he must have tell you his secret”.

Secret. What secret. Or she just trying to get on my nerves.

“we don’t keep secrets from each other” I said, not sure of my words.

“oh Penny, you don’t have to lie, he probably hasn’t tell you, maybe he’s too scared you run away,” she said and rolled my eyes.

“if you think I’m lying try asking him where his riches come from, I could have tell you that myself but no. The little princess has to find it out from her prince Prince Charming, you have to ask him about it if you don’t want to feel troubled, or actually be troubled” she said and smiled.

“C’mon baby, let’s walk away” harmony said to her partner and they both walked away, leaving me troubled.

“hey I’m back” Leo voice said and I looked up and smile, making him smile too.

What secret, could be hiding.

Or was harmony playing with me.

Leo and I got back to the car and he drove me home., we got to my apartment and I breathed out and threw my bag on the bed.

“what a day” he Said and I smiled and nod…

“so I guess I better get going” he said sarcastically , cause he didn’t want to which made me laugh, I walked up to him and hugged him from behind.

“what, you’re missing me already, I haven’t even left yet” he laughed

“Leo.” I called and let’s go of him which made him turn to face me.

“promise me you won’t keep anything from me” I said, hugging him again..

“why are you bein–

“and promise me you won’t hurt me” I interrupted him and his arms hugged me.

“I won’t… I promise” he sighed.

DANGEROUS ROMANCE Episode 42 by RUTHIE LEE

I was still in my small hug with Leo before he kissed my forehead and pulled away from the hug..

“okay goodnight” he said, his voice Dry and sad. Not like it was minutes ago.

What if it’s true, what if he’s really keeping something from me.

But he promised me he won’t hurt me, and I’ve given him a trust on that one. I guess

“goodnight” I said and he smiled weakly and head for the door, he glance at me one last time and immediately placed his phone on his ear.

“yeah about what we talked earlier….

I heard him say before he closed the door and I sighed tiredly and plopped down on the bed.

I’m back in being in a relationship, the feeling is mutual, and somehow inside of me, I’m scared. But we do things to move on, cause without moving on there is no life.

That night I soaked my body under the shower before heading to my bed, I decided to call Mason and see how he’s doing but, on second thought I decided not to call him cause he might get emotional hearing from me.. I dropped my phone and dug my face into my pillow thinking about Leo. I love him, I really do. After Richard I thought I’d never feel this way again, but he managed to make me feel like this and that’s why I feel alive again but one thing I’m scared of is getting hurt, I don’t know if our relationship is going to last but I want to give it a go, I want to give it a try and see where it goes. Cause you can never know what lies in front you or what waits in front of you until you decides to give it a try.

That night I slept soundly, immediately folding all my worries at the back of my mind..

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The next morning, I woke up before my alarm and I didn’t know why I woke up early, and since I couldn’t sleep I turned off my alarm and decided to call my mom since its been ages I’ve talked to her.

We talked about most things and I told her about being in a relationship again and she asked me if that’s what I wanted and that she’s really happy. Why wouldn’t she be, when she wants me to get married right away.

“love you too mom” was the last word I said to her before hanging up.

I sluggishly got down from the bed and went to take a bath, I wore my casuals and I head to work, and goodness I feel tired.

I got down from the bus and made a little walking before getting to Leo’s house. I pressed in his passcode and walked in.. The house seemed silent and I thought he’d still be asleep,

Maybe I’m too early. I thought, and dropped my bag on the couch and head upstairs to check if he’s still asleep. As I have predict.

I opened the door to his and turned on the lights only to find it empty, could he be in the shower? I thought but there was no sound coming from anywhere, I head down the stairs and called his name.

“Leo…”

No reply.

“Leo..” I called again but no reply,

Suddenly the door opened and Leo walled in, “Leo.. I called softly seeing him look tired and he was still wearing the clothes from yesterday. His tired but Charming eyes dart to me and he tried to smile.

“hey, you’re here early, good morning”

“Leo are you okay?” I asked softly walking up to him. “what do you mean, I’m fine” he said stretching his lips into a smile and from the smile you’ll know he’s not okay, it’s not his usual smile and his face is as pale as a ghost.

“you’re not” I said and placed both of my hands on his cheeks,

“tell me, what’s wrong?” I demanded and he covered my hands with his.

“nothing’s wrong” he smiled falsely.

“please Leo, don’t lie to me” I said calmly.

He sighed and his eyes dart from me to the floor, “okay fine, I wasn’t home last night.. But can we talk about this after I shower I feel dirty” he said and I nod and slid my hands away from his cheeks.

“okay I’ll go make breakfast” I assured him.

“thanks” he said, and then laughed,

“what?” I asked.

“all this is heart warming and kind of funny too, it’s like we’re married” he smiled.

“what?” I tilt my head not understanding him.

“you know, you preparing breakfast for the two of us, and me wanting to take a shower, and then we’ll both eat together, isn’t that what married couples do?” he asked and I swallowed my laugh.

“just go take your bath” I stated.

“you just know how to ruin moments, don’t you” he said and I laughed.

He walked upstairs while I walked to the kitchen.

I made breakfast that morning and he made a perfect timing at entering the dining room when breakfast was ready.

We both ate quietly and he still seemed troubled but not as troubled as he was when he first walked in, I remembered harmony’s words yesterday and a sudden heaviness filled my stomach.

“”if you think I’m lying try asking him where his riches come from, I could have tell you that myself but no. The little princess has to find it out from her prince Prince Charming, you have to ask him about it if you don’t want to feel troubled, or actually be troubled“” Harmony’s word ringed in my head and I sighed, I should probably ask him. I have to.

“I want to ask you about something” — “I have to tell you something” we both said at the same time and he sighed.

“okay you go first cause I don’t think I can” he said and I nod and dropped my spoon.

“yesterday, while you were at the super-mart, I met Harmony and she said some things that… I paused and look at him to his curious eyes piercing mine.

“some things like..

“some things that kept bothering me” I stated.

“thing like” he said and leaned his head forward. He’s so curious.

“she said you have this secret which she knows of, that I don’t. And.. And.. The secret’s about your wealth, your riches and the way she said it made it sound bad that it made me feel worried, Leo… I hope it’s not something bad” I said and my voice shook out of anxiousness.

Leo reached for my hand across the table and clasped our fingers together bringing out a heavy sigh.

“that’s why… That’s why you told me to promise you not to hurt you right?.. But don’t worry I won’t ever hurt you..” he said and I watched as his head turned down.

“Pen… I’m a..i.. I.. I smuggle drugs” he said and I gasped.

“you..you’re a drug dealer?” I asked, like.. I don’t even know what to think.

“that’s the secret harmony’s talking about, we just started dating and I don’t want anything to come between us, and I’ smuggle drugs doesn’t make me a drug dealer” he said.

“yes it does, you know thats illegal like everywhere.. What If you get caught,?” I said, my voice shaking like real bad.

“that’s why I’ve been cautious for the past ten years”.

“ten years?? Leo that’s absurd.. How can you do som–

“cause there was nothing for me to do, I had to get rich at all cost I had to make my dad proud even if it means doing stuff like this without his knowledge even after his death, Harmony knew about this and encouraged me to do more ev–

“she encouraged you to do more.. Well I am not like her.. Cause I want you to stop it, you have to quit” I tell him and he sighed “can you let me finish”.

“harmony encouraged me and I continued but after we Broke up for the second time I had a real thought about it, I’ve gotten everything I wanted, wealth. I’ve mange to own a few companies of mine here in Breek and they’re really moving up and then I have you, even though we were not dating when I thought about it, being around you was enough cause you really know how to make someone feel alive, and after thinking about having everything, I Quitted.. Two weeks ago, I canceled every deal I had with everyone, I didn’t want my hands caught up in illegal things so I quitted, and yesterday I had to make it clear to everyone that I’ve quitted cause I have everything I want now and it won’t be smart of me to continue, so I’ve decided to quit and just live on with my life with you in it” he explained and I couldn’t help the small smile that grew on my face.

“that was a smart thought, quitting was the best thing you could ever do” I tell him…

“I know, I want to be a new person for you” he said and gave my hand a little squeeze.

“that’s sweet of you” I smiled.

“but there’s still one thing, Allen… The guy who came here yesterday, he’s still bothering me..” Leo sighed.

“bothering you about what? Is he one of your like.. Dealer friend?” I asked not knowing how to put my words.

“he’s someone I made a deal to, you understand the kind of deal I’m talking about right?”

“like to sends drugs to him?” I asked and he nod bashfully.

“I made this deal to him months ago but later I told him I’ve quitted and I don’t want anything to do with drugs but he kept bothering me not believing me, cause this deal would make him millions of cash and he doesn’t want to loose it but, I cut off that deal, but yet he’s still bothering me, he threatened me once but his threat was like bad music to my ears, he couldn’t do what he swore he would do and now he’s back again with millions of threat but still they all sound like Bad music to me” Leo explained.

“but like aren’t you scared he might actually want to do something to you?” I asked standing up and walking over to Leo. Never letting go of his hand

“scared? Please. That guy’s a looser he can’t do anything” Leo scoffed and I arched my eyebrows at him.

“you never know for sure, he might want to do something to you” I said and he shook his head negatively

“he can’t” Leo pulled my hand making me sit on his thigh.

“don’t be too sure of yourself okay, he might want to do something to harm you and I don’t want that, no one wants that” I said and circled my hand around his neck, resting my forehead on his, our breaths were synchronizing with each others and our lips inches away, his hands slid around my waist and he held them firmly.

“I just want you to know that I’ve changed and that I want to focus on you and only you okay” he said softly, his breath all over my face.

“okay.” I smiled.

“and I’ll never keep anything from you pen I promise, the only thing I’ve been keeping from you minutes ago is that I’ve totally lost my appetite and I don’t know why” he laughed.

“silly” I mumbled.

“can we just stay like this for some time?” he asked. “why not” I replied and his grip on my waist tightened.

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// MASON’S POV \\

since there was nothing to do nowhere to go, no Penelope to talk to or admire I decided to go visit Kirana, she might seem more of an insane person with me but she’s the most sanest person I’ve ever met.

I got to Kirana’s workplace and head straight for her office, yesterday I felt sorry for her when Maxwell told her about his girlfriend. I don’t think she deserves someone like Maxwell, not that he’s not good enough, but she deserves better. Even though Kirana’s mostly rude to people she’s always there for her friends, like she was with me at the hospital and she’s the kind of person who listens to things and tries to make you understand yourself better. So it’s like I’ll be there for her today since she’ll be feeling down about the whole Maxwell thing even though I got rejected by Pen I still feel okay cause I expected it.

I knocked lightly on the door and her loud voice yelled an angry “come in”..

I opened the door and seeing me she rolled her eyes.

“what are you doing here?” she asked standing up from her seat.

“I’m here to see you” I smiled closing the door. She paused and took a good look at me.

“I’m sorry, did I hear you say the word *im here to see you*?” she said and I nod.

“yeah is there anything wrong with that” I asked and she laughed hysterically.

“is there anything wrong with that? Mace don’t tell me you’re crushing on me now that Penelope’s rejected you” she said dramatically, her hand on her chest.

“please Kira don’t make this weird for the both of us” I said and mean it.

“good cause not only will I reject you, I’m gonna murder you, and Now since you’re here you’re going to help me with work, I’ve got loads of work waiting on my desk, and you’re not going to free while you’re here” she said and with a shrug I said.

“fine no problem”

Kirana walked up to me and moved my hair back touching my forehead, “are you sure you’re okay or the Mason I know” she asked.

“what makes you say that” I returned the question removing her hand, slowly.

“cause you suddenly just agreed something with me, when you’re supposed to be arguing with me that’s unlike you” she said and arched her brows at me.

“what’s up with you is it weird for a friend to help out a friend” I asked and let go of her hand.

“it’s weird when it comes to the both of us but I’ll take it.. you can go help out with that files over” she said and pointed to her desk and I did as she said, I helped with a lot of her work while she just bossed me around and it did keep me busy, which made me do more actually, at least it’ll keep me from thinking of pen..

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^~^~^~^~^ Leonard`s pov ^~^~^~^~^~^

Pen and I laid on my bed in my room, her head laid on my chest and my head laid on my pillow, we both staring at the ceiling not saying anything, I was enjoying her company but I wasn’t feeling too good. I didn’t know what was wrong with me cause my body didn’t feel the same, it felt weak and a bit dry. Penelope started saying things to me but I wasn’t hearing what she was saying, she sounded so far away and I felt a bit dizzy, I didn’t know what was wrong with me, I haven’t feel like this before..

Recalling from breakfast this morning I remembered not taking anything that would make me feel this way. I didn’t even eat breakfast I lost my appetite after talking to pen about my worries and then she took the food away and we both ended up here.

“Leo.” I heard her voice beside me and manged to see her touching my face.

“Leo are you okay?” her voice echoed in my head but I felt weak to answer and before I knew it everything went blank.

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