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I wait for Sami's text message like a high school kid. Shit, I've never waited for a response even when I was in high school. Not even for her.

Why?

Because back then, I knew she'd eventually respond.

She always did.

Always.

Why the fuck am I nervous about it now?

Did I think she'd really let me down?

I didn't want to think she would.

And then it happens. The simple chime and there it is on my screen.

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