Chapter 41. Hate

At that moment, I recoiled sharply.

— What… What was all that about?!

I was so stunned that I didn't even pay attention to the fact that Rachel had basically caught me in the act. I had other things on my mind right now.

Rachel started to walk toward me slowly, while I took a step back.

— Answer me! — I demanded nervously, «What are all these things doing in your…?!

— You really want to know?

She looked at me with a strange expression.

I was confused.

— C-course! If you don't explain anything, then I'll…

— What? What will you do?

I hesitated.

— Then… I'll think you did something to her!

— With who? — Rachel clarified.

— Don't pretend! — I exclaimed. «You totally know Elsa. And that she and I…

I didn't finish the sentence, but its meaning was clear to both of us. Rachel watched me silently for a moment, as if she were making a decision, deep in her heart.

Then she sighed.