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“Staying friends is safe, doesn't mean you should.” Ruin The Friendship Ajabdeh almost felt sick to her stomach enough to skip her lunch as she sat down with her laptop, trying to distract herself. Bade Papa wanted her to write a speech for her first address to the employees next month. Her eyes kept wandering to the clock on the bottom right-hand of her screen as she calculated the time it would take for him to reach the venue. Her throat was dry, and no amount of water could do away with the tingling sensation she felt in her stomach. A knock on the door of her hotel room almost made her jump as she regained her composure and said a brisk “Come in.” Jalal peeped into the room, a little unsure as she narrowed her eyes slightly at him. “I just came to check if… You are alright?” He asked, a little unsure, walking up to the bedside. “Why won’t I be?” She retorted as he fell short of words. He cleared his throat and sat down on the edge of the bed. “Well, you didn’t have lunch, so… A...
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