Chapter 12

SILENCE ENVELOPED the place as I decided not to answer or even look at Rhyme. I could feel how uneasy he was even though he was on the other side of the couch. He seemed mischievous. However, I didn't flinch or complain. I was too tired to argue. He was not helping. He was just adding a burden to carry. All my thoughts were piling up, not to mention the situation earlier.

"How's Ania?" he uttered.

Without looking at him, I answered. "She decided to be alone in my bedroom." I gave Rhyme a direct one. Actually, I had no idea what Tita Doms and Ania talked about before I came to them.

The reason why I couldn't tell him more of what I thought about their conversation was, I wanted to avoid more speculations as I couldn't help but blame him for the mess he sparked. It might cause him to ask for more details and I would be accountable for that stupid shit.

Then Rhyme sighed. He knew that it was his fault but he stood firm on his decision that he only did it for