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It's the music that pulls me in and makes me forget about my problems at home. Music is my drug, the one thing that makes me numb.

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Simone Elkeles
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: April 24
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My brain tells me it will be better to just let him go. My heart... not so much.
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You were lookin’ at me like you wanted to kiss me.” I force a laugh. “Yeah, right,” I say sarcastically. “Nobody’s watchin’ if you want to, you know, try it. Not to brag, but I’m somewhat of an expert.
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Luis is right there.” I point to the corner of the yard, where my little brother is the centre of attention doing imitations of barnyard animals. I have yet to inform him that talent isn’t as much of a chick magnet when you get into junior high.
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And just so you know for the future, I like my double-chocolate chip cookies warm and soft in the middle...and without magnets glued to them. Me, too. When you decide to bake me some, let me know.
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I want to hold you, Nikki. Will you let me?
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