*Grace*
The faint scent of musty paper filled the air as I sat at my desk, tucked away in the dimly lit research room of the museum. The cursor on my computer screen blinked relentlessly, taunting me with each passing second as I contemplated the text message displayed on my phone.
'Hey Grace,' Alex's message read. 'Are you going to the artwork exhibition tonight? I'd love for you to join me.'
I had completely forgotten about it, but the prospect of attending the event excited me. These events were always exciting to me. However, as much as I wanted to go, I couldn't help but feel torn. David couldn't accompany me due to his work commitments, and even if he could, it would be a risk for Alex to meet him there with me and discover the truth about our relationship.
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