CHAPTER TWENTY: Lady

“Are you sure you’re not gonna come?” Amanda asked for the nth time.

The group decided to go shopping and I don’t feel like going. I wanted to be alone.

She sighed when she hadn’t heard a word from me. I heard the door closed. I closed my eyes and covered myself with a thick blanket. I don’t feel like doing anything. I just want to lay in my bed all day.

I rolled over the edge of my bed and stayed idle for a minute. My head was heavy and my eyes were burning. My breath was hotter than usual.

“Gugu, is there something you want to tell me?” I gave her my begging eyes.

“I invoke my right against self-incrimination. I refuse to answer.” She brought her hand near her mouth and moved it along as if she was zipping her lips.

I grabbed my towel and stopped in front of the bathroom door. I looked at my waist and hugged the towel I was holding.

“Serra, are you alright?” Gugu floated in my direction.

“Yes, I’m fine.” I closed the door before she could even reach me.

I leaned against the