21. The door is getting betrothed

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Adrian walked to the door but I held him back. "No Adrian, please" I shook my head vigorously.  She will hang my family for all I know. I couldn't take a risk.  "Hey" he looked genuinely concerned. "It's my mother, your 'my favourite woman in the world' remember?" he smiled.  I know I used to call her that. I shook my head again, as I shut my eyes. "Please Adrian, no. Not now. Please" I know I sound pathetic but I don't care.  My heart is heavy and I swear I find it difficult to breathe. I couldn't let her know I was here. I just couldn't. "Why?" I shook my head hurriedly as another knock was heard. I nodded slightly and opened the door. I rushed to the closet and wonder, I could easily fit in. Everything here is massive in size. It's a palace of course.  "Hey baby. Missed me?"

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