“Are You Playing With Her?”

Their looks didn't escape Zuri's gaze. Instantly, her mouth went dry and she could hear her heartbeat in her ears. She gathered her skirt in her hands as if that would give her support as she rose to her feet and asked the question she dreaded the answer to.

"What is it? Tell me!" Zuri demanded, even though her voice had a pleading tone to it.

"I know. you must have heard something... They are all talking about whatever happened," said Zuri as she lifted her hands and let them fall into the sides of her thighs with a slapping sound.