Chapter 12 – Lies, Love, And Threats (Anj‘s POV) 

Sky looked at my bare feet when I returned the cell phone to him. He pursed his lips as he took his gadget and sat quietly beside me. I wished to comfort him, but I could feel his disgust for me despite being grateful. I decided to keep my mouth shut, crossed my arms to my chest to keep myself warm, and closed my eyes. 

The argument of whether it was wise to let the heart decide or not was still on. I would definitely tell Mrs. Antonetta about the problem of letting the heart think, and my present situation now is my solid proof. My heart is confused about whether I should leave or not. If my big brain had to decide, it would know I have done my part helping him and should go 

home. But my heart was still giddy, excited at seeing Sky and wanting to snuggle closer to him. 

“Sky!” 

We both raised our heads and turned in the direction of the voice. The woman I saw in their house, I think her name was Elenita, came in with Frank. 

“How‘s your father?” She asked worriedly. 

“He‘s fine for now, but they‘re preparing to put him in the ICU,” Sky answered in a tired voice. 

a paper bag, glancing at me as she continued, “I brought you clothes. You two changed now before somebody came and saw you like that.” Elenita turned to me. “Come with me. Better changed before someone sees you looking like that.”

Who would ever think of changing into decent clothes in

separate

buy you one later. Mr. Mars hated it when the media feasted on their personal lives. Let‘s cross our fingers that no paparazzi in the area yet because if there is, it would be a waste of time

the toilet bowl, folding Sky‘s shirt neatly and placing them in the paper bag When I opened the door, I saw Elenita standing outside the cubicle, giving me a

me from head to toe with a tone

“Angela,” I answered. 

closer to her. When I did, I gasped when she wiped my face

face.” She opened her bag, giving me a purse with soap.

follow her or else she would do it herself. Quietly, I took the soap from her and washed my face. She handed me a face towel, also from her bag, leaving me wondering what else she had in there that seemed to be complete with everything I needed. When I was done, I lowered my head, not wanting her to see my face, but she lifted my chin to

she uttered, furious, but to whom, I was not sure. “How old are you? Don‘t you dare lie to me.” “Eighteen.” I lied, but I made sure to look directly in her eyes for her to believe me. When she nodded, I wanted to sigh in relief, but I realized if Sky

 

You looked like an angel. She has been asking me what happened to you.” Elenita smiled at me for the first time. “And if Sky did something stupid last night,

be right that he was so into me last night because he got attracted to me. “Elenita, we were both drunk, and I was sure my face looked worse yesterday. A proof, he hardly remembers

how would you get away with that?” She puckered her lips, pointing to the

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