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Chapter 6: Childhood Sweethearts
“What are you up to this time, Kael? Clarissa had been bugging her best friend about what secret he was referring to since they left her house.
“Why are you so impatient? You will know later.” Mikael was having fun prolonging his best friend’s agony with suspense as they proceeded to his apartment in order for her to find out what it was.
“You are so annoying. I regret joining you today.” There was a sense of disgust in Clarissa’s voice. “By the way, I knew you tricked me this morning.”
Mikael was surprised. Then he said, “What are you talking about? I never tricked anyone. I am a good boy.”
“Don’t play nice. I knew that you got more money from our earnings this morning. I should have gotten more.” Clarissa finally expressed her suspicion.
“I did not. Promise. I wouldn’t do such a thing.” Mikael said.
“So why were you speaking with that dealer in a hushed tone? Perhaps, you were hiding something from me. I should be earning more, shoul
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