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“A week, or maybe a bit longer, depending on how things go.”
“Okay, I understand,” she said, trying to mask her unease with a nod. “Stay safe while I’m gone. If you get scared, have Samira or your friends stay with you.”
“Sure,” he replied, offering a reassuring smile.
She expected Alban to drive off right then, but to her surprise, An knocked on the car window.
Confused, she rolled it down, and An’s handsome face appeared, leaning in just enough for their eyes to meet.
“Rachel,” he said softly, “is there anything else you want to say?”
Rachel’s face grew warm as she blurted out,
“Safe travels!”
An let out a light chuckle.
“That’s it?” His tone held a teasing edge.
“Aren’t you worried something might happen between Brenda and me?”
Rachel didn’t hesitate.
“I know you wouldn’t do anything inappropriate. I trust youpletely.”
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Besides, their marriage was just an arrangement, nothing real. She had no reason to question his actions.
“Anything else?”
“Just…e back soon. I’ll be waiting for you at home.”
“Alright.” His voice softened.
“If anythinges up, call me or reach out to Alban.”
The car window slid shut, and the vehicle pulled away.
An raised a hand in farewell, and Rachel instinctively did the same, watching until he disappeared down the road.
Time passed quickly. An had been gone for a week, and Rachel, buried in work, barely noticed.
Maybe it was the long hours or just her immune system giving in, but by Sunday evening, her head was heavy, and her nosepletely stuffed.
A bad cold.
She took some medicine and crashed into bed without another thought.
Monday morning came, but Rachel stayed deep in sleep, oblivious to her phone buzzing on silent.
It wasn’t until loud pounding rattled the door that she stirred, groggy and disoriented.
She quickly threw on some clothes and swung the door open, finding Samira and Alban standing outside.
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