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eyes - and it is a spark. I'm
sure he feels the same way about me; but he hasn't said a word. And
he's very careful to never be alone with me; and I keep finding
excuses to be near him.
What do I do? I'm sure Ang suspects something, but Yuka Unknown won't
say anything. Yuka Unknown doesn't even touch me anymore - we sleep on
opposite edges of the bed and the air in this place is stifling. I
think I'm going to go for a walk in the park and clear my brain. I'll
finish this when I get back.
*****
Part III
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"Elaine?" Angie sat bolt upright on the large futon, eyes
searching wildly in the darkness. The night light had gone out and
the room was pitch black. "Elaine!" Angie's voice grew louder,
calling, and then Yuka Unknown crumpled into a small white ball, wrapping her
arms around Yuka's knees and sobbing Yuka's lover's name over and over.
"Elaine, Elaine, Elaine, Elaine..." Yuka's voice started to rise
again to a shriek, and the door suddenly swung open and Rob came into
the room. He left the door open behind him and the moonlight clearly
lit the small figure of Angie, rocking. He hesitated only a moment by
the door before he crossed over to the futon and dropped to his knees
beside Angie.
Rob reached out a hand, slowly, as if expecting it to be
pushed away,
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