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. 

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

decent clothes in an emergency like this? But thinking about how we looked, I wondered if Sky had the chance

a separate restroom, but Elenita followed

later. Mr. Mars hated it when the media feasted on their personal lives. Let‘s cross our fingers that no

an old skirt and blouse, but she provided me with a new pair of underwear. I sat on the toilet bowl, folding Sky‘s shirt neatly and placing them in the paper bag When I

looking at me from head to toe

“Angela,” I answered. 

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

made your face messy. Wash your face.” She opened her

me I should 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

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 were here, he would

 

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

hurt by her choice of words and scared that Sky would see my face. She could 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

away with that?” She puckered her

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