Boring date
*Malik* As I glide through the polished dining room, my attention is divided between the elegantly dressed guests and the one familiar face that stands out in the crowd… Nia. She’s seated at a table with her date, who is currentlyat the buffet piling food onto his plate as if he’s preparing for a long winter. I can see the slight furrow in her brow, even from a distance. It’s clear that she’s not enjoying herself. I turn my gaze back to the buffet, serving trays filled with delicacies glistening under the soft lights, and let my mind wander for a moment. Charlie and her friends are in the other dining area, laughing as they finish up their meal. I can’t help but feel a pull towards Charlie, the way her laughter dances through the air, lighting up the room. But my duty tonight is to ensur
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