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My heart rate increased faster and faster as I sprinted on the treadmill. I was so distracted by school, the project and the tutoring that I've neglected my workouts. Never again. Loose strands of hair stuck to my face and neck. Vending machine of love was blasting into my ears making me more motivated to finish this run. With each beat of the music, my legs matched its upbeat rhythm.

"AZIA!" I slapped the stop button and slowly came to a halt.

"Jesus Cerelia, you're really out here scaring the life out of me." I panted while finally reaching a walking pace before getting off the machine. I strolled towards my bottle, downing half of its contents.

"Sorry, you looked so into your running and you're never like that unless something is bothering you." Cerelia grabbed onto my shoulder to balance herself while she stretched.

"Nothings bothering me Lia." I wiped the sweaty drops from my face with my towel, still trying to catch my breath.

"Whatever you sayyyy..." She gracefully slid into a perfect split, grabbing the tip of her shoe to stretch her back.

"...I just feel conflicted I guess."

"There we go." Lia stood up quickly, placing both hands on my shoulders.

"Now tell dear Cerelia all your problems mi amore," I grabbed my bags while waiting for her to pack up her stuff.

"Just the whole situationship with Chloe," I sighed,

"Oh her. Yeah that's just...it's definitely something." Cerelia said bluntly,

"How Eleena?" She grinned as we approached the door to the women's bathroom.

"Good. But focus, what do I do about Chloe." I shook her by the shoulders, my eyes pleading for any assistance or advice.

"Do you like her?" Cerelia pulled off her top still keeping eye contact with me,

"I think so,"

"If you don't like her then don't get into a relationship, you can't just lead someone on."

"You're right Lia."

"I know I am so-..."

"I'll ask her out." I stood up, shoving my sweaty clothes into my bag then running to the car park.

"Did you not listen to anything I just said?!" Lia screamed,

"Yes thank you, I'll call you." I kissed her cheek and ran back down to the car park.

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Ugh. It's so boring in my damn house. I slid out of my bed to change into a sage green bikini. Tossing a towel over my shoulder, I made my way into my indoor pool to swim a few laps.

"Uhm Miss Chloe?" I turned around to see one of my maids standing in the doorway of the entrance to the pool.

"Yes?" I gritted,

"," She stuttered,

"Ugh tell them I'm busy,"

"I don't think that's possible miss, she's already in the living room."

"WHAT?! Who gave you the permission to let them in! Daddy does not pay you to put me in danger, you little rat." I screamed.

"I-it's Azia, Miss Chloe." The little wretched thing shielded her face with her arms as she spat out her words.

"Oh? Then why didn't you just say so, let her in." I sat down in one of the poolside chairs as Azia walked in.

"Hey Chloe." Azia smiled,

"Hello darling, is there anything you want from me? Have you thought about my proposal perhaps?" I gestured her to come sit in the chair beside me.

"Yes actually and I have my answer." Azia held my hands softly, staring deeply into my eyes.

"Go on."

"I dont just want you for sex, in fact, I would like if...well," Azia bit her cheek nervously,

"Come on Azia I don't bite, just tell me." I rubbed the back of her hand reassuringly.

"Would you like to be my girlfriend?"

"Oh my god! YES!!" I threw my arms around her neck, squealing excitedly.

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Surely I made the right decision. No, I know I made the right decision. I rubbed Chloe's bare back, still uncertain on whether Chloe was the one for me or not.

"Come on baby, let's go to my room." Chloe pulled me behind her and began strutting down the marble hallway towards her bedroom.