Author Note: I editted the previous 4 chapters that i posted as updates, so check them out before reading this.
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"Hah… hah…"
We'd finally reached the top. I'd speed-walked as fast as possible here, in part to avoid any suspicions, and in part to maintain my dignity.
"How do you even get winded from such a short walk?"
Ayo looked at me incredulously.
'Not doing a very good job at the dignity part.'
I took a deep breath before shaking my head and looking at her.
"Easy for you to say."
"Probably easy for anyone to say. It'd be especially so if you let go of my hand."
"Ohh…"
I let go of her hand.
"Sorry about that. I was in a bit of a rush."
"Yeah, I figured…"
She rubbed her wrist, looking down the empty corridor and at the single door at its center.
"Mind telling me where we are?"
"Take a guess."
She was smart enough to figure it out herself; after all, there was only one office at the top of this building.
Sure enough, it only took her a moment.
