32 - The Elevator

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Two years ago, on the day when Samuel barged into their simple and happy life, Jacob pressed "G" on the board, prompting the elevator to go down. Deep in his heart, he knew he pressed the wrong button but his mind was adamant with its argument. "It's what's best for Diana", he thought. "It's what she needs. Not you." When the elevator doors opened, he stepped out and started walking towards the exit. His feet became heavier with each step, his heart felt like it was being wrenched out of his chest and his eyes slowly became hot with tears, the pain became almost unbearable the closer he got to the exit. Then it happened... A voluptuous woman who looks like she's in her mid-40's hollered at him, "Hey, handsome!" She cheerfully waved at him from behind her food stall by the cafeteria entra

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