Chapter Thirty

Esmeralda

The more we trod deeper and deeper into the dimly lit hallway, the more my heart pounded against my ribs, threatening to pull it apart. I couldn't help the negative thoughts that slowly crept into my head, erasing the little amount of bravery in me.

We were accompanied by an uncomfortable silence, except for the echoes of our footsteps and the sharp intake of our breaths.

Why was she not talking?

Why was she not acting nice anymore?

Why was she cold all of a sudden?

Stealing a glance at her, I was greeted with a serious face and a heavy frown plastered on it.

Where was the bright smile? The cheerful face? The assuring words? The sweet voice?

But there was none.

Then it dawned on me that I had been deceived. Deceived by Jade who pretended to be my friend, and who acted all nice and loving in the public but opposite in the private.

Maybe Vanessa was better after all. At least, she made it known that she hated my guts and I was fine with it.

Now, I understood better. Th