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The Way It Works

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Reads 918
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Parts 33
Time 4h 37m

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Ruby Trenton, 21, is a front desk clerk at a Museum. She is grateful for the life she has  and has learned to be okay with the cards she has been dealt in life. 
Everything gets turned upside for her when her brother - who she hasn't seen in years - suddenly appears in her life again. 

Jakoby Ward is a dreamer who plays guitar on the streets for money, but also has a full time job as an assistant to a big name music manager. He sees Ruby at the museum one evening and decides they were destined to find each other. 

Ruby doesn't believe in destiny. She doesn't really believe in anything. She also doesn't trust anyone.
Will she be able to learn to trust and let him in to her Life?All Rights Reserved

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If You Love Me by slybatspidow

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Me, Love, & Secrets by XandriaRen

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The Deviants

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