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A month passed, after Gabriella's successful encounter, Anita's secret meetings with a mysterious man and this act of hers began to raise questions in Simon's mind. He couldn't help but notice her growing secrecy and the times she would slip away for hours without explanation.

One evening, as they sat in the living room, Simon couldn't contain his curiosity any longer. "Anita, you've been meeting someone regularly, and I can't help but wonder who it is."

"Simon, I have not been meeting with anyone, it's all just work taking up my time and space," Anita lied.

With a scoff, Simon said " work is it, okay,"

Then he left...