24. moments & comprehension

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that evening, nini came home with her heart racing and her mind occupied by the events of the afternoon.

she entered the apartment with her head down, still thinking deep by questions in her mind as she took a short breath.

"long day then?"

nini jumped in fear and snapped out of her thoughts to see erica seated on the couch in the living room

"oh! aunt erica," she exhaled deeply "you gave me a fright."

"i'm the only one who lives here with you," erica reminded her with a chuckle

nini nodded "right...i'll be headed to bed then. goodnight-"

"hold it."

the brunette halted in her tracks at erica's tone and turned to face the woman who had her eyebrows knitted as she took her reading glasses off

"you didn't squeal and start telling me about everything you did and saw today. what's up?"

nini's hand sprung up to her necklace and she shook her head "n-nothing."

erica sighed as she stood up with a heavy breath "okay. come on. i made your favorite chocolate cake this afternoon."

nini settled her rucksack down on a small stool near the entrance before swallowing as she followed her aunt into the kitchen, sitting at the table and staring down at her lap

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