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Chapter 40
Two days had flown by since our last-minute decision to move. We were
prepared to toss it all out in exchange for the furnished luxury apartment that
awaited us downtown.
Lucas insisted on helping out, which made the move even smoother. We were
able to clean and leave the old place in semi—decent condition before driving the
moving truck all the way to the new place. Perhaps it was the bright new day, but
I felt like a brand-new person as I walked into the luxury apartment building
alongside my friends.
It looked even more endearing than the last time we visited. The new place was
a haven of elegance and comfort, a stark contrast to the cramped and worn-out
apartment we had left behind. I took a deep inhale in and spread my arms out.
Lucas chuckled as he walked by and sat the last box of our personals beside the
TV. The TV itself was a huge contrast, a wide flatscreen that made our little box
of static back at the old apartment look embarrassing.
“Thank you so much for all your help, Lucas,” I said gratefully.
He wiped a bead of sweat from his brow and grinned. “No problem at all. I am
always willing to help with an upgrade.”
Aria came in after him, drenched in sweat as she tossed down the last box. She
cut her eyes to me and sneered. “Glad you're enjoying the air conditioning.”
I laughed and grabbed her shoulders before positioning her in front of the vent by
the near wall. “You can too. And it's actually cold!”
Upon feeling the cool rush of air blasting through the vents, Aria began to melt
under my grip.
We spent the next hour wandering around, just enjoying the beauty of it all. I'd
never felt more excited to sleep in a bad that didn't look like it had springs
sticking out of it. Aria, of course, was fascinated by the bathroom, and Lucas was
just used to the luxury of it all.
Suddenly, Lucas jerked to life and hopped off the couch.
“I almost forgot!” he exclaimed, rushing out of the living room. I heard the door
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slam and I turn to give Aria a questioning look.
“What's with him?" I asked her, and she simply shrugged. Oddly enough, there
was a hint of a smile on her face.
Finally. Lucas returned to the room, only he had a bottle of champagne in one
hand and a large cake teetering in the other. I gasped as he set both down on the
coffee table in front of me and clapped his hands.
“We figured we could continue the celebration,” he said, popping the top off the
bottle.
We decided to move to the spacious balcony, taking in the breathtaking view of
the city below.
“Cheers to a fresh start and a beautiful new home!” Aria exclaimed, raising her
glass of sparkling champagne. The clinking of glasses then filled the air and we
laughed as the liquid warmed our bellies.
I sipped my champagne and giggled as the bubbles tickling my tongue. The
sensation would never get old. “Can you believe we're finally here?” I said,
slightly dazed.
“I know, right?” Aria replied, her gaze wandering across the cityscape. “It feels
like a dream come true.”
Lucas grinned, his eyes shining. “I'm glad you two already feel at home. Heck, I
almost want to ditch my place for this one.” As we laughed, Lucas offered to cut
the cake and he gave us each a slice.
We savored the buttercream icing in silence, instead listening in to the soft
cadence of the city below. The lights twinkled the sky darkened to a deep blue.
The stars peeked out one by one, adding a touch of magic to the night.
“I feel so grateful to have both of you in my life,” I said softly. “Moving here.
wouldn't have been half as fun without you two.”
Aria reached over and squeezed my hand. “Glad we could make things easier.
You deserve the rest.”
Lucas chimed in, “We've been through so much together, and I know we're going
to make even more incredible memories in this new place.”
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From there, the champagne flowed, and the cake disappeared, but this beautiful
evening had yet to begin.
As the night air grew chillier, we migrated inside. In the living room, we set up the
bar by the kitchen with an array of drinks. Aria prepared a platter of finger foods
that we could snack on, especially since no one felt like cooking a full dinner by
that point.
Lucas expertly manned the bar, mixing up delightful cocktails with flair. I sat back
and watched the two work on their crafts, relishing my contentment.
“Let's turn on those fancy speakers that came with the apartment!” Lucas
suggested, his words slurred.
Without hesitation, I made my way to the sleek control panel on the wall,
adjusting the volume and selecting a playlist full of pop music. As the first beats
of music filled the room, we devolved into carefree abandon.
Avia twirled around, her dress swirling gracefully, while Lucas playfully shook his
hips, showcasing some of his well-practiced dance moves. I joined in, allowing
the music to take over my body and wash away my stress.
The atmosphere was contagious, and soon we found ourselves lost in a dance—
off, each of us trying to outdo the other before realizing how silly it had become.
The laughter was infectious, exhilarating even.
Any thoughts of Bruce and Timothy were fleeting, yet persistent all at once. The
contrast was so great between them. Bruce was that dark shadow that haunted
me, but Timothy was like a flickering candle, casting both warmth and pain.
“Get out of my head!” I clenched my hair and shook my head, as if the thoughts
could escape through my ears.
I closed my eyes, trying to push the intrusive thoughts away, but the memories.
played like a movie in my mind. I could feel Timothy's strong hands working their
magic on my feet, the gentle pressure releasing the knots in my muscles.
Alongside the soothing memory came that familiar swirl of conflicting emotions.
That massage had not been innocent and well-intentioned. I couldn't lie to
myself about that. There had been moments when Timothy's touch had lingered,
sending unexpected shivers down my spine.
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“Uh-uh!” I shook my head and ran over to the control panel. I rolled the knob,
raising the volume.
“Whoa!” Aria wiggled around until she collapsed into a heap on the couch. “Evie
is letting loose tonight!”
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As the speakers filled the room, I paused to feel the get lost in
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“Hey,” he said with a warm smile, his soft eyes lingering on me. “I see you've
settled in. How's the new apartment?”
“T-Timothy?" I gasped.
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