Exploring Relationships, Love, and Life
It was done. The people from the charity that Rian had donated Theo’s bed and other medical equipment had been to the house already. Rian had sold or given away most of the furniture in the house. There wasn’t anything she needed to take other than family pictures and her personal items, which were already…
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Rian finally fell into an exhausted sleep. Rafi had taken her to her room and headed to the kitchen for a drink. He picked his cell and called Seb. The phone rang, and Rafi hoped that Seb wouldn’t complain about the hour too much. It surprised him when Seb answered almost immediately. “Rafi, everything all…
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The day had finally arrived—Theo’s celebration of life ceremony. Rian stared at herself in the bathroom mirror. Rafi had graciously gone ahead to the venue to ensure that everything was in place. Rian didn’t expect many people to come. After all, most of her parents’ friends had disappeared over the years. She didn’t have many…
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They hurried to Theo’s room. Mara was waiting, and she gave Rian a sympathetic smile. “I’ll be waiting outside if you need me.” “Thanks, Mara,” Rian said as she stepped over to Theo’s bed. Rafi took the chair to the side, not wanting to be in the way but wanting to be there for Rian. …
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After Cullen reports on the death of my clan, I quickly dismiss the meeting and exit to the main hall, heading for the privacy of my room. I said nothing to the people who greet me as I quickly traverse through the space and remaining stone-faced as I go through the door leading to my…
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The trio walked back into the lounge. Rian glanced at Seb and Rafi suspiciously. “Now, you know. Theo has terminal cancer, and there’s not much time left. I think you’ve got your answers.” She walked over to the door. “A lot is going on. You should probably go.” The men looked at each other and…
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“I need to know why Rian,” Rafi stated as he put his foot in the door to keep her from shutting it. Seb looked at her with concern. Rian sighed, “I suppose I can make tea.” She gestured to the lounge and walked into the kitchen. Seb looked worriedly over at Rian. “She looks exhausted.”…
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Rafi caught up with Rian and the others in the kitchen. “Hey babe, you left and didn’t tell me you awake,” Rafi said, looking a bit distressed. Rian planted a smile on her face, “You looked so peaceful that I didn’t want to ruin it.” She pressed a kiss to his cheek and hugged him.…
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When Rian stepped into the hideaway, Rafi greeted her, taking the bag from her shoulder, “Hot tub?” Rian nodded, “Yes, please.” Rafi took her hand as they walk over to the hot tub. He helped her in before settling in to sit beside her. “I’ve never been in here before you?” “Yes, twice before.” Rian…
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Rian was waiting in the dressing room. The other girls had already been directed to head out to the garden area. She hoped that her speech would be enough. Although the day had been fun, it was also nerve-wracking. The speeches were the most crucial part of getting the public vote. Once that was over,…
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