CHAPTER 18: SOMETHING UNEXPECTED

I laughed as I entered the space and saw them conversing.

I slammed the vase to my right, saying, "Thank you so much for deceiving me; it was too good to be true anyway."

They both looked at me with wide-open eyes as I caught their attention.

Eric became pale when he saw me and said, "Del, it's not what you think." I raised an eyebrow, feeling a surge of anger. "Save your excuses," I spat out, feeling betrayed by my two closest friends. "I trusted you both, and this is how you repay me?" My voice was filled with disappointment and hurt as I turned to leave the room, their words falling on deaf ears.

Oh, right. Forget about it. My voice was breaking as I spoke, and tears were running down my face.

My father stepped up and said, "Please listen, my daughter. Don't jump to conclusions."

I yelled at them, "Listen to you! I think I have heard enough to jump to conclusions, Father," and I walked away.

'' Wait!! Del Stop: "I heard Eric's voice