CHAPTER 13- MEETING AN OLD FLAME

ARIEL POV

Putting on a blue long sleeved top with black jeans and fitting black loafers, I sank into the bed. I checked the time, trying not to dwell on the thought that I was quite early. At least close to thirty minutes to when I was to leave for the shopping.

Looking in a mirror, I allowed myself to reflect on the past two days. Ryan and I never spoke again ever since the incident that occurred. I often find myself wondering if he was serious about his revenge plan. I wondered how my dad had been coping. I really wanted to see him.

I needed more answers to my questions. Why was my stepmom after my life?

I shook my head, trying to prevent the thought from lingering any further. I took my phone to read novels to pass time. I received a message a few minutes later from Mrs. Selina who requested I go outside.

I left my room to the outside of the mansion, as a car was waiting for me outside.

“Hi, Miss Ariel. Mrs. Selina requested I take you to the mall.” The woman, whom I bel