Insecure Heart

"Welcome back," Eviana beamed as Dante entered through the door. Maya watched her scampering towards him from a distance.

"Did you bring what I asked?" she demanded, excitedly.

"Here is your chocolate cake," Dante extended the paper bag towards her, causing her to grin wider. She eagerly took the bag, bouncing in joy.

"And that's the reason why you are my favorite ex," Eviana chirped. Dante took her comment as a joke and proceeded towards his room.

Maya turned around and left for her room. Their interaction had left a bad taste in her mouth.

"Come. Have some," Eviana patted the spot beside her for him to claim.

"I don't want it. You enjoy," Dante waved her offer off and headed upstairs.

...

Maya leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes, feeling the weight of the day pressing against her eyelids. Every moment of their interaction played in her mind, each memory tightening around her chest, leaving her breathless. She hated to admit it but she was jealous.

Her eyes fluttered