Melomiri

A Reunion That Cost Me a House

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At my elementary school reunion, my old desk mate, whom I hadn’t seen in fifteen years, gripped my hand warmly. “I heard you’re dating someone super rich now, like, the CEO of a publicly traded company?” Out of politeness, I gave a small nod. The moment dinner was served, Ashley suddenly pulled me up. “Everyone, please be our witnesses!” “Evening, you’re about to marry your boyfriend, so when are you moving out of that house of yours?” I simply said, “No rush.” But in the next second, Ashley’s eyes flared. “How can you say ‘no rush’? You’ve been squatting in my house for so many years, and…

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