*Giovani*
The moment the sun fell, the world always felt more silent than it should. I'd always been one to enjoy the ambient noises of the bustling day more than the stillness of the night.
That said, it was a little unnerving how quiet this place was. It wasn't that there weren't any sounds at all; they were all just very far away. And every creak of the wood felt louder than it should.
Entering the compound in the early morning hours was not unfamiliar to me. Usually, my work lasted long after the sun disappeared.
But usually, I was never carrying such great weight in my pocket. Secrets were heavier than I expected as I gently stepped across the creaking floorboards toward the room I shared.
The suite door swung open, revealing the dark room. I knew she would most likely be in bed already, s……
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