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Chapter fifty five : The starting point
Author: Ernest Chibuike
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"Thomas!" Felix exclaimed in a whisper.

"Seriously, I am trying!" He replied. The tone of his voice caught the attention of Ben and Jake as they looked forward to them.

"Is everything alright?" Ben asked.

"Yes, everything is fine," Felix flashed a smile then looked at Elise who was glaring at Thomas.

"She is staring at me right now, isn't she?" Thomas asked.

"Yes she is, just shut up and answer the question," Felix said.

"Guys, don't you think it would be a lot easier if we took a car instead of draining our energy while walking on foot?" Jake uttered the statement Thomas was precisely avoiding.

Thomas knew that if they took a car it would only add more flame to the pressure he was currently feeling. He was totally clueless.

"We can't take the ride Felix," Thomas muttered as he shook his head slightly. He wished Elvis was here, he was already regretting why he didn't carry him along because if he was with them things would have been a lot easier.

"What do I tell them?" Felix asked.

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