Volume 3: Chapter 12

Her Fears

“When will you do it?” Jill’s eyes roamed, settling on her best friend in the distance. A significant span had passed since the two engaged in a heartfelt conversation.

“Tomorrow, I’ve made up my mind,” Wayne declared.

“Why not now?” Jill’s urgency cut through. “I want to know the answer.”

“Chill, will you,” Wayne requested, a hint of nervousness creasing his expression. “Give me time to prepare myself.”

“I guess I should also prepare myself,” she replied, a tinge of sadness in her tone. “But to be honest, I don’t think April is in the right mind.” She conveyed her concern.

“What gives?” he asked.

“Well, it feels like she’s been keeping a distance from us,” Jill observed. “Something must have happened.”

“You think?” Wayne wondered, acknowledging the changes he, too, had noticed.

Jill's concern echoed with sincerity. "Yeah, I do hope it’s nothing worse," she expressed, her genuine worry etched on her face. "She's already been through the worst breakup of her life. I know she’