The Truth Behind Being Pretty
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Linda loved the act of lying. She liked to pretend that being at the back of the crowd was enjoyable, that she wasn't destined for the teen romance she constantly read about, and that her senior year was all about graduating at the top of her class.
But when her academic routine made her cross paths with Rey, Linda realized that she might want to lie a little less. Rey was respectable, and he was interested in Linda hanging out with him and his friends. No matter how much she tried, Linda found it difficult to deceive herself - Rey's invitation was exciting.
Perhaps Linda appreciated how lying gave her a sense of control in her own life, or perhaps that was just another lie she made up. Linda simply couldn't ignore how deciding to let go made her feel interesting, special, and far more confident of herself. It made Linda think that she would never resort back to lying, and for a moment, she wouldn't.
But everyone had their secrets, and Linda would realize how lying would eventually protect hers.
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