“I think I understand why you’re not interested in girls. It seems like you’re suffering from PTSD in the hands of your childhood nemesis.” She leaned close to the passenger seat and poked Edwin’s cheek.
“Well? What exactly is your sexual orientation now?”
Edwin turned a bright shade of red.
“Stop talking nonsense! I’m perfectly normal in every way!”
“It was an innocent question. Look how emotional your reaction is When they returned to the villa, Hannah made no mention of her plans to move out. She simply checked her luggage and continued to pack her sundries, making sure that she was ready to leave at any time.
The next morning, Hannah had just finished breakfast and was about to go out when Edwin came barreling out of the kitchen with a piece of toast in his mouth. He was still in the process of putting his coat on when he came up to her.
“Hannah, can you give me a ride? Please! Or I’ll be late for work!”
Hannah checked her phone. It was a quarter before nine.
“It’s not too late for you to take a taxi.”
Edwin glanced at his watch and cried out, “No, it’s definitely too late! I’ll have to call and book a taxi. Come on, aren’t you headed to work, anyway? Let’s go!”
“Johanna hasn’t come down yet.”
Edwin sighed heavily, his hand clenching at his side.
“Her again!
Forget it. I’m leaving on my own!”
With that, he sped away and disappeared through the gates.
About half an hour later, Johanna leisurely descended the stairs, still clad in her white, silk pajamas. She stretched her arms and stifled a yawn.
“What time is it now?” Hannah called out to her in a cold voice, stopping her in he
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“I see you’ve somehow managed to pull yourself out of bed today.
Have you forgotten what you promised Grandpa?”
Johanna rubbed her eyes and lazily glanced at her phone.
“Yes, yes, I promised Grandpa that I would work hard,” she answered in a dismissive tone.
“It’s only 9:30 in the morning, what are you harping on about?”
“I told you last night that work starts at 9 o’clock!”
Johanna sauntered past Hannah and into the dining room.