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How Things Are

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Reads 1,231
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Parts 33
Time 4h 35m

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"Meaning that you can you have as many elevator trips as you want but to get inside this door, I need to actually let you in. It happens that I don't want you in here." - Mariana Rodriguez

A story told by Mariana, a 17 year old in love in high school; and Summer, who's in love but can't figure out what she wants in time. 

Mariana wants her past to be where it belongs but it's hard when she needs help.

All the lies, all the excuses and all the problems that this people will create it's going to ruin a lot but it's also going to build stronger relationships. Everything is done based of love.

Mariana, Summer, Taylor, Hayley, Sophie, Bradley and Blake. Which one is your favorite?

• Reader discretion is advised. •

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I Love You

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