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The door swings open and Esteban fills the frame, a brilliant, uncontainable smile lighting up his face. He crosses the room in a few quick strides, his energy transforming the quiet space. You look up from your book, startled by his sudden entrance. 'You look like you just got the best news of your life,' you laugh, setting your reading aside. He doesn't speak. Instead, he drops onto the couch beside you and catches your lips in a swift, heartfelt kiss. When he pulls back, you notice the book he's cradling in his hands, his grip so firm it seems he's afraid to let it go. 'You could say that,' he replies, his grin broadening as he holds it up. The cover is simple but striking: **Dear Esteban.** in bold orange, and beneath it, **From: Whenua (Room 3).** You frown, curiosity piqued. 'A book…