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I ranto one class at noon then work at 8 tonight”

“I’ll be back at 11:45”

Valen was almost out of the door “Wait!” I turned to him

“What happened last night?”

Valen glanced at ht Mr Gaster cares about you a whole hell of a lot I’m not allowed to say” He ran his hand over his perfectly cut brown beard His long brown hair rest in a neat ponytail at the nape of his neck

His brown eyes shot back up at me “You will have to ask him Goodbye Ms Carmichael”

Before I could say bye, he was out the door I wonder what is Valen’s story Is he married? He is so mysterious and loyal to Hayden

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“Lydia, Lydia!” I heard from behind

I turned in the direction of the voice I smiled as I shielded my eyes from the sun The March winds were fierce today I can’t wait until the summer “Hey, Curtis! How are you?”

“I’ood”

He slippedit over to his My eyes shot across ca outside the Bentley in a black suit and dark sunglasses God, please don’t let Hayden be inside the car

“Curtis, I can carry ”

“It’s no problem” He smiled at me “Are we still on for tomorrow?”

I slapped ainst my forehead “I’m so sorry this has been a crazy week” I stopped a few feet away from the Bentley

“I will be out of town this weekend I actually leave tomorrow”

His sether in confusion

My peripheral witnessed Valen approaching “Where is your bag Ms Carmichael?”

I pointed toward Curtis Valen extended his hand “Hello, I am Valen Ms Carmichaels driver”

By heart was racing

“I’ his hand

Valen squeezed his hand “Curtis who?”

“Curtis Bottner” He waved his hand trying to ease the pain

“Bag,” Valen barked

I cut my eyes at Valen as he walked away Shit, Valen is just as bad as Hayden, over fucking bearing