val’s side of the story
As narrated by val
‘’don’t worry David; I will go for Nora right away. Just relax’’ I promised and backed away while he nodded with great hope.
‘’I know it won’t be easy convincing her to come with you but please try your best’’ he begged softly.
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As I made to leave the building I noticed the police inspector staring at me. I had no choice than to stop and have another word with him.
‘’I have to go fetch his lawyer and family. I really never imagined this situation would go this far. But Come on officer, can’t you guys find a way to settle this issue without getting the young man detained?” I asked like a foreigner who just got to the country. The officer smiled softly, shook his head and weighed me with his eyes. It was very obvious that my question surprised him and for a moment I was scared that he could have a change of heart and get me detained as well.
‘’listen young man; this is a case of a missing girl. We take such issues seriously. In fact we treat such case the same way we treat a case of kidnap. Just pray the girl returns because her father is very willing to take the case anywhere with the evidence he has. We the police have no choice than to allow the law to run its full course. There is nothing I nor even my superiors can do in this situation to turn things around for your friend’’ he answered calmly.
‘’okay please at least don’t lock him up yet till I return with his lawyer or a family member. Of course I will settle you for that’’ I begged while he shrugged and accepted.
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Visiting Nora was the next thing i did after leaving the police station. I really was very curious to meet her in person, of course who wouldn’t be after listening to her story.
Finding Nora’s house was very easy due to my vast knowledge of the town. I got there within fifteen minutes and with a little bit of nervousness I knocked on her door as I quickly formed the words to use on her.
The door gently opened, revealing a very attractive woman, dressed in a native fitting gown. She was just naturally beautiful with no makeup or any form of sophistication. She was just so natural. I swallowed hard with admiration as I stared at her speechlessly while she stood and waited for me to say a word.
‘’emm; Good day. I’m David’s friend. He sent me’’ I stammered.
‘’okay, I hope he is fine?” she asked suspiciously, searching me with her eyes. I nodded quickly.
‘’he was arrested minutes ago by the police and with the look of things he isn’t getting out of detention soon. He is being detained at the fire service police station and he badly needs your help. He has no one else to turn to but you’’ I said quickly, watching her guardedly. She kept quiet for some seconds before shaking her head.
‘’I really don’t understand what he needs me for. He has my cousin’s phone numbers. I can give them to you to call the man. I don’t see where I can help here.’’ She muttered defensively.
‘’yes he needs you as much as he needs your cousin because you are just like the only family he has in this town. He will need your food and visits, plus his house and shops needs your attention’’ I quickly answered but my words only made her mad with anger. She instantly gave out the longest hiss I have ever heard in my life, while I took a cautious step backwards.
‘’he can rot in jail for all I care. I have already done enough by asking my cousin to help him. You just get away from my house right now before I pounce on you. It’s very obvious you don’t know my relationship with him. Get out’’ she barked and shut the door on my face.
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I staggered back to the car, extremely shocked by Nora’s outburst. I badly needed to hand over David’s welfare to someone. I had my life to live. I had things to do with my time and not running around for a dude I just met. David’s car equally was still with me and I really didn’t know what to do with it.
I finally called the lawyer who unfortunately told me that he wasn’t in town at the moment.
‘’just calm down, I will be at the police station first thing tomorrow’’ he promised and hung up.
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I returned to the police station to meet David who hopefully stared at me . I forced out a smile before sitting beside him.
‘’I just finished writing my statement. They refused to let me go’’ he complained with a very sad look. I tapped his knee, smiling reassuringly.
‘’so how did it go with Nora and her cousin?”’ he asked curiously.
‘’the lawyer will be here first thing tomorrow’’ I answered.
‘’and Nora?’’ he asked eagerly. I breathed deeply, avoiding his eyes.
‘’she isn’t coming. She doesn’t want to have anything to do with you. I guess it’s time to call your mum because you really need someone around to take care of things on your behalf. You know, I have already done my best for you’’ I said painfully. He nodded and looked down with great pain.
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I really was touched over his condition but there wasn’t much I could do anymore for him. There wasn’t any doubt he was a drowning man and what he needed the most was someone like family to him.
‘’hello David’’ I instantly heard a familiar voice greet. Looking up, I was extremely surprised to see Nora facing us with a smile. I quickly heaved a sigh of relief. But the relief I felt that moment was nothing compared to the happiness in David’s eyes as he looked up at Nora.
‘’oh Nora’’ I heard him breathe with relief.
There wasn’t any doubt about Nora’s wondrous nature.
Episode 3
Nora’s side of the story;
As narrated by Nora
Seeing a young man who introduced himself as Val that fateful January afternoon, my mind quickly raced towards David. I instantly had the fear that he was in grave danger. And just like I feared, the young man brought some very bad news to me. He told me that David was being detained by the police, which really got me anxious but then what really got me very angry was the annoying request that I should follow him to the station to see David.
Of course I snapped. The request left me totally angry. I couldn’t believe David could have the guts to make such a request as if I was his wife or a part of his life after making it very clear in the past that I was nothing but a bug in his life. Yes he tried to make peace with me quite alright but then he equally made it very clear that he was doing it for the sake of my baby and not for me. I don’t think you need to be a woman to know how painful all his actions has been to me. Nevertheless I still did my part by referring him to my cousin for legal help, thinking he would let me be, instead he sent the young man who introduced himself as Val to come and fetch me the instant he got arrested.
David really deserved all that was happening to him. He equally didn’t deserve any help from me. He needed to feel how it hurts being without a partner in time of need. He badly needed to be taught a lesson that life isn’t all about him.
A part of me wanted him to suffer but then a greater part of me couldn’t just let me back away. My conscience wouldn’t let me be and as soon as Val left, I dropped my little baby in my sister’s care and headed to the police station to see David.
Yes I still was in love with him no matter how hard I tried to deny the feelings. I really couldn’t stay to watch him suffer even though he deserved every bit of a thing happening to him.
In no time, I found myself standing before Val and David at the poli8ce station. I was nervous as ever because I hated the police for no reason. One look at David showed me a man who lost everything. I saw a man who was scared of losing his life. I saw a man who was scared of the future before him. I saw hopelessness in his eyes. I badly felt like holding and caressing him tightly but instead i stood my ground and smiled softly as he quickly got up with a smile of relief, hugging me tightly.
Of course I knew the hug he gave me wasn’t out 0f love but possibly out of gratefulness.
‘’oh Nora, thank you’’ he breathed in my ear.
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David’s point of view;
As narrated by DAVID
As soon as I saw Val return to the police station without Nora, I instantly felt empty. Of course I knew she had no reason to pity my condition or show up, nevertheless I had hoped on her good nature, thinking she would be forced to come with Val out of sympathy; but on seeing Val all alone, I realized that I hoped too much.
I felt like crying that moment. I felt like turning back the hands of time. I felt like correcting all the mistakes I did in the past but then it was already too late to hope on anything. All the remained in me were the prayers in my heart. I prayed for Cassandra to show up from anywhere she was hiding. I definitely was scared of spending even a single night in the police cell.
As Val and I were talking, I just didn’t know what made me bring up my head which really had been down since he showed up without Nora. I couldn’t believe my eyes as they rested on Nora who was standing unannounced before us.
All I could mutter was ‘’oh Nora, thank you’’ as I quickly hugged her with great passion.
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However the joy of holding her in my arms was short-lived as an officer showed up that moment to take me to the cell.
I couldn’t help but wonder if that was the last hug I was ever going to share with Nora.
‘’just be strong’’ Nora whispered in my ear and believe me, her voice never left my head after that moment.
‘’dear Lord don’t let him hang for something he didn’t do. Yes David could be nasty and bad but he isn’t a murderer or a kidnapper’’ I heard Nora softly pray for me as tears slowly dropped from my eyes.
Episode 4
Nora’s side of the story;
As narrated by Nora
‘’officer please I just got here, just give us five minutes to talk’’ I quickly begged the officer who came to lead David away. Surprisingly the officer acknowledged my plea without any hesitation, giving David and I the opportunity to talk.
‘’so what exactly do you want me to do for you? Please don’t ask for the impossible’’ I quickly asked David who was too emotional to talk. He slowly composed himself, breathing deeply.
I really couldn’t help but weep in my heart as I saw how Cassandra turned a good looking, strong and well doing man like David into a shadow of himself..
I quickly looked away to avoid letting my emotions take control of me once again.
‘’ I have no other family or friend in this town but you. Chinedu is yet to return from Christmas but then even if he is to be in town there isn’t much he can do for me. I just need you to take charge of my home, shops and belongings. Please I do know that I’m asking too much but please help me.’’ He slowly begged, watching me with fear in his eyes. I swallowed hard as I breathed deeply. Of course my presence really meant that I was willing to help him but perhaps he was yet to realize it. He was yet to see how much I still cared about him even though I hate admitting it.
‘’so how about money, food etc, I know you will need lots of them?’’ I asked softly, searching him with my eyes. He quickly nodded, reaching forward to hold my hand strongly.
‘’I promise if I get out of this, you will see a new me. Please forgive me Nora for all I did in the past’’ he begged passionately while Val silently watched us keenly.
Yes few months ago when I was suffering from the pain of child birth, I had prayed for David to suffer. I had prayed for things to get difficult for him. I had prayed for him to suffer the same pain I felt when he abandoned me, but seeing him now in such a pitiable condition, I couldn’t help but realize that he wasn’t the only one suffering; I too was feeling the pain much more than him even though I was wearing a brave look.
No matter all he did to me, he is still the love of my life and the father of my child.
‘’I will be looking forward to see you tomorrow. Please your food, presence and moral support is what I need the most’’ he begged as the police officer slowly led him to the cell.
‘’I guess we should start going now. Let’s get out of here’’ Val quickly said, tapping my shoulder. I nodded In agreement and together we headed out of the police station.
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My head was filled with several thoughts as Val and I headed towards my house. I really was considering how to mix the job of caring for my little baby and caring for David who was locked up at the same time. David badly needed food, my presence and perhaps money. Moreover the job of taking care of his apartment and shops which I was yet to know their conditions was equally on me. There wasn’t any doubt I had a lot in my hands.
Few months ago, who would have known that I would end up playing the role of a wife to David in such circumstance?
…………..
‘’thanks for coming. You are really a very wonderful person. Not every woman will make this sacrifice’’ Val breathed, interrupting my thoughts. I smiled at him, breathing deeply.
‘’I guess you don’t know my story with him?’’ I asked curiously, he smiled and shrugged.
‘’I know a little. David told me stuffs about you before the police arrested him’’ he answered.
‘’but what exactly is your relationship with him?. I thought I knew all his friends but I guess I’m wrong’’ I breathed curiously. He smiled, saying nothing.
‘’anyway I’m sorry for being harsh on you earlier today. Seriously David did me a whole lot of wrongs. I made a mistake of getting pregnant for him, and he never for a moment stopped short of telling me that I wasn’t good enough for him. That really hurt my pride a lot. And when I finally managed to pull through on my own, he showed up after I gave birth to demand seeing his son. Tell me, what sort of love, could a man give a child he never wanted?’’. Seriously don’t be deceived by all he said at the police station. He merely said those words because he needed my help. David is very arrogant, selfish and ambitious’’ I opened up to Val who slowed down the car and stared at me curiously.
“” But why didn’t you fight for his love. Why did you allow the love of your life slip away so easily? Supposing you fought for him, perhaps he wouldn’t have been in this mess??”” he asked.
‘’that’s a very strong question and I hope you are not trying to blame me for the mess David is now in?. Men are used to blaming we women for everything and I won’t be surprised if you are now indirectly blaming me for his plight’’ I muttered suspiciously, forcing him to shrug defensively.
‘’ Anyway let me answer your question; You see it really isn’t the first time I’m facing such a question and yes I never fought for David’s love because I never believed in forcing myself on any man would make him love me. Instead it could only lead to perpetual abuse and agony from his hands in the end’’ I said with a deep smile, leaving him to ponder over my words.
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I returned home to meet my sister and cousin angrily waiting for me. Of course they were very furious that I abandoned my son to attend to David.e
As narrated by val
‘’don’t worry David; I will go for Nora right away. Just relax’’ I promised and backed away while he nodded with great hope.
‘’I know it won’t be easy convincing her to come with you but please try your best’’ he begged softly.
—————-
As I made to leave the building I noticed the police inspector staring at me. I had no choice than to stop and have another word with him.
‘’I have to go fetch his lawyer and family. I really never imagined this situation would go this far. But Come on officer, can’t you guys find a way to settle this issue without getting the young man detained?” I asked like a foreigner who just got to the country. The officer smiled softly, shook his head and weighed me with his eyes. It was very obvious that my question surprised him and for a moment I was scared that he could have a change of heart and get me detained as well.
‘’listen young man; this is a case of a missing girl. We take such issues seriously. In fact we treat such case the same way we treat a case of kidnap. Just pray the girl returns because her father is very willing to take the case anywhere with the evidence he has. We the police have no choice than to allow the law to run its full course. There is nothing I nor even my superiors can do in this situation to turn things around for your friend’’ he answered calmly.
‘’okay please at least don’t lock him up yet till I return with his lawyer or a family member. Of course I will settle you for that’’ I begged while he shrugged and accepted.
———————————
Visiting Nora was the next thing i did after leaving the police station. I really was very curious to meet her in person, of course who wouldn’t be after listening to her story.
Finding Nora’s house was very easy due to my vast knowledge of the town. I got there within fifteen minutes and with a little bit of nervousness I knocked on her door as I quickly formed the words to use on her.
The door gently opened, revealing a very attractive woman, dressed in a native fitting gown. She was just naturally beautiful with no makeup or any form of sophistication. She was just so natural. I swallowed hard with admiration as I stared at her speechlessly while she stood and waited for me to say a word.
‘’emm; Good day. I’m David’s friend. He sent me’’ I stammered.
‘’okay, I hope he is fine?” she asked suspiciously, searching me with her eyes. I nodded quickly.
‘’he was arrested minutes ago by the police and with the look of things he isn’t getting out of detention soon. He is being detained at the fire service police station and he badly needs your help. He has no one else to turn to but you’’ I said quickly, watching her guardedly. She kept quiet for some seconds before shaking her head.
‘’I really don’t understand what he needs me for. He has my cousin’s phone numbers. I can give them to you to call the man. I don’t see where I can help here.’’ She muttered defensively.
‘’yes he needs you as much as he needs your cousin because you are just like the only family he has in this town. He will need your food and visits, plus his house and shops needs your attention’’ I quickly answered but my words only made her mad with anger. She instantly gave out the longest hiss I have ever heard in my life, while I took a cautious step backwards.
‘’he can rot in jail for all I care. I have already done enough by asking my cousin to help him. You just get away from my house right now before I pounce on you. It’s very obvious you don’t know my relationship with him. Get out’’ she barked and shut the door on my face.
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I staggered back to the car, extremely shocked by Nora’s outburst. I badly needed to hand over David’s welfare to someone. I had my life to live. I had things to do with my time and not running around for a dude I just met. David’s car equally was still with me and I really didn’t know what to do with it.
I finally called the lawyer who unfortunately told me that he wasn’t in town at the moment.
‘’just calm down, I will be at the police station first thing tomorrow’’ he promised and hung up.
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I returned to the police station to meet David who hopefully stared at me . I forced out a smile before sitting beside him.
‘’I just finished writing my statement. They refused to let me go’’ he complained with a very sad look. I tapped his knee, smiling reassuringly.
‘’so how did it go with Nora and her cousin?”’ he asked curiously.
‘’the lawyer will be here first thing tomorrow’’ I answered.
‘’and Nora?’’ he asked eagerly. I breathed deeply, avoiding his eyes.
‘’she isn’t coming. She doesn’t want to have anything to do with you. I guess it’s time to call your mum because you really need someone around to take care of things on your behalf. You know, I have already done my best for you’’ I said painfully. He nodded and looked down with great pain.
———————————
I really was touched over his condition but there wasn’t much I could do anymore for him. There wasn’t any doubt he was a drowning man and what he needed the most was someone like family to him.
‘’hello David’’ I instantly heard a familiar voice greet. Looking up, I was extremely surprised to see Nora facing us with a smile. I quickly heaved a sigh of relief. But the relief I felt that moment was nothing compared to the happiness in David’s eyes as he looked up at Nora.
‘’oh Nora’’ I heard him breathe with relief.
There wasn’t any doubt about Nora’s wondrous nature.
Episode 3
Nora’s side of the story;
As narrated by Nora
Seeing a young man who introduced himself as Val that fateful January afternoon, my mind quickly raced towards David. I instantly had the fear that he was in grave danger. And just like I feared, the young man brought some very bad news to me. He told me that David was being detained by the police, which really got me anxious but then what really got me very angry was the annoying request that I should follow him to the station to see David.
Of course I snapped. The request left me totally angry. I couldn’t believe David could have the guts to make such a request as if I was his wife or a part of his life after making it very clear in the past that I was nothing but a bug in his life. Yes he tried to make peace with me quite alright but then he equally made it very clear that he was doing it for the sake of my baby and not for me. I don’t think you need to be a woman to know how painful all his actions has been to me. Nevertheless I still did my part by referring him to my cousin for legal help, thinking he would let me be, instead he sent the young man who introduced himself as Val to come and fetch me the instant he got arrested.
David really deserved all that was happening to him. He equally didn’t deserve any help from me. He needed to feel how it hurts being without a partner in time of need. He badly needed to be taught a lesson that life isn’t all about him.
A part of me wanted him to suffer but then a greater part of me couldn’t just let me back away. My conscience wouldn’t let me be and as soon as Val left, I dropped my little baby in my sister’s care and headed to the police station to see David.
Yes I still was in love with him no matter how hard I tried to deny the feelings. I really couldn’t stay to watch him suffer even though he deserved every bit of a thing happening to him.
In no time, I found myself standing before Val and David at the poli8ce station. I was nervous as ever because I hated the police for no reason. One look at David showed me a man who lost everything. I saw a man who was scared of losing his life. I saw a man who was scared of the future before him. I saw hopelessness in his eyes. I badly felt like holding and caressing him tightly but instead i stood my ground and smiled softly as he quickly got up with a smile of relief, hugging me tightly.
Of course I knew the hug he gave me wasn’t out 0f love but possibly out of gratefulness.
‘’oh Nora, thank you’’ he breathed in my ear.
——————————————————–
David’s point of view;
As narrated by DAVID
As soon as I saw Val return to the police station without Nora, I instantly felt empty. Of course I knew she had no reason to pity my condition or show up, nevertheless I had hoped on her good nature, thinking she would be forced to come with Val out of sympathy; but on seeing Val all alone, I realized that I hoped too much.
I felt like crying that moment. I felt like turning back the hands of time. I felt like correcting all the mistakes I did in the past but then it was already too late to hope on anything. All the remained in me were the prayers in my heart. I prayed for Cassandra to show up from anywhere she was hiding. I definitely was scared of spending even a single night in the police cell.
As Val and I were talking, I just didn’t know what made me bring up my head which really had been down since he showed up without Nora. I couldn’t believe my eyes as they rested on Nora who was standing unannounced before us.
All I could mutter was ‘’oh Nora, thank you’’ as I quickly hugged her with great passion.
———————–
However the joy of holding her in my arms was short-lived as an officer showed up that moment to take me to the cell.
I couldn’t help but wonder if that was the last hug I was ever going to share with Nora.
‘’just be strong’’ Nora whispered in my ear and believe me, her voice never left my head after that moment.
‘’dear Lord don’t let him hang for something he didn’t do. Yes David could be nasty and bad but he isn’t a murderer or a kidnapper’’ I heard Nora softly pray for me as tears slowly dropped from my eyes.
Episode 4
Nora’s side of the story;
As narrated by Nora
‘’officer please I just got here, just give us five minutes to talk’’ I quickly begged the officer who came to lead David away. Surprisingly the officer acknowledged my plea without any hesitation, giving David and I the opportunity to talk.
‘’so what exactly do you want me to do for you? Please don’t ask for the impossible’’ I quickly asked David who was too emotional to talk. He slowly composed himself, breathing deeply.
I really couldn’t help but weep in my heart as I saw how Cassandra turned a good looking, strong and well doing man like David into a shadow of himself..
I quickly looked away to avoid letting my emotions take control of me once again.
‘’ I have no other family or friend in this town but you. Chinedu is yet to return from Christmas but then even if he is to be in town there isn’t much he can do for me. I just need you to take charge of my home, shops and belongings. Please I do know that I’m asking too much but please help me.’’ He slowly begged, watching me with fear in his eyes. I swallowed hard as I breathed deeply. Of course my presence really meant that I was willing to help him but perhaps he was yet to realize it. He was yet to see how much I still cared about him even though I hate admitting it.
‘’so how about money, food etc, I know you will need lots of them?’’ I asked softly, searching him with my eyes. He quickly nodded, reaching forward to hold my hand strongly.
‘’I promise if I get out of this, you will see a new me. Please forgive me Nora for all I did in the past’’ he begged passionately while Val silently watched us keenly.
Yes few months ago when I was suffering from the pain of child birth, I had prayed for David to suffer. I had prayed for things to get difficult for him. I had prayed for him to suffer the same pain I felt when he abandoned me, but seeing him now in such a pitiable condition, I couldn’t help but realize that he wasn’t the only one suffering; I too was feeling the pain much more than him even though I was wearing a brave look.
No matter all he did to me, he is still the love of my life and the father of my child.
‘’I will be looking forward to see you tomorrow. Please your food, presence and moral support is what I need the most’’ he begged as the police officer slowly led him to the cell.
‘’I guess we should start going now. Let’s get out of here’’ Val quickly said, tapping my shoulder. I nodded In agreement and together we headed out of the police station.
————————————————-
My head was filled with several thoughts as Val and I headed towards my house. I really was considering how to mix the job of caring for my little baby and caring for David who was locked up at the same time. David badly needed food, my presence and perhaps money. Moreover the job of taking care of his apartment and shops which I was yet to know their conditions was equally on me. There wasn’t any doubt I had a lot in my hands.
Few months ago, who would have known that I would end up playing the role of a wife to David in such circumstance?
…………..
‘’thanks for coming. You are really a very wonderful person. Not every woman will make this sacrifice’’ Val breathed, interrupting my thoughts. I smiled at him, breathing deeply.
‘’I guess you don’t know my story with him?’’ I asked curiously, he smiled and shrugged.
‘’I know a little. David told me stuffs about you before the police arrested him’’ he answered.
‘’but what exactly is your relationship with him?. I thought I knew all his friends but I guess I’m wrong’’ I breathed curiously. He smiled, saying nothing.
‘’anyway I’m sorry for being harsh on you earlier today. Seriously David did me a whole lot of wrongs. I made a mistake of getting pregnant for him, and he never for a moment stopped short of telling me that I wasn’t good enough for him. That really hurt my pride a lot. And when I finally managed to pull through on my own, he showed up after I gave birth to demand seeing his son. Tell me, what sort of love, could a man give a child he never wanted?’’. Seriously don’t be deceived by all he said at the police station. He merely said those words because he needed my help. David is very arrogant, selfish and ambitious’’ I opened up to Val who slowed down the car and stared at me curiously.
“” But why didn’t you fight for his love. Why did you allow the love of your life slip away so easily? Supposing you fought for him, perhaps he wouldn’t have been in this mess??”” he asked.
‘’that’s a very strong question and I hope you are not trying to blame me for the mess David is now in?. Men are used to blaming we women for everything and I won’t be surprised if you are now indirectly blaming me for his plight’’ I muttered suspiciously, forcing him to shrug defensively.
‘’ Anyway let me answer your question; You see it really isn’t the first time I’m facing such a question and yes I never fought for David’s love because I never believed in forcing myself on any man would make him love me. Instead it could only lead to perpetual abuse and agony from his hands in the end’’ I said with a deep smile, leaving him to ponder over my words.
———————————
I returned home to meet my sister and cousin angrily waiting for me. Of course they were very furious that I abandoned my son to attend to David.e
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