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Snatching my cell phone from the nightstand my eyes bugged at the site of the time. "Shit! Shit! Shit!" Pulling the covers back I swung my legs over the edge of the bed. Instantly I felt Goosebumps permeate my skin as the cold air from the central air system battered my naked body. My clothes-where were they? I was sure my dress was somewhere in this vicinity. I mean, I was vaguely sure I'd tossed it to the left side of the bed. No, it was the right when I considered that I was upside down at the time of said deed. I dropped to my knees resting my head against floor in an effort to check for my things under the bed. Not a thing. Crawling from one side of the bed to the other, I ignored the burning sensation I felt as my knees chafed against

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