His hatred

Hatred masquerades as an ointment to hurt when in truth it is no more than gasoline for the flames.

Jade p.o.v

Alex's nostrils flared as he stared at me. I still couldn't believe he thought I was the reason for his daughter's hatred towards him ..

" Okay .." after a long silence that is the only word he said yet it felt so heavy in the atmosphere .

Without a word he walked into the storm upstairs .

I gulp. I know he must be reaching new heights of hating my guts .

But how am I supposed to prove my innocence that I haven't done anything .

I close my eyes, exhaling heavily .

Opening it I saw Mrs Rider's eyes were on mine .

She smiled sadly and left in the direction of the kitchen leaving me alone in the living room .

Oh no ….

Please don't tell me she thinks of me the same as Alex .

Stricken with panic I followed her .

" Mrs Rider !" I called out

" Yes dear " she turned around halfway through the kitchen area .

" Trust me I haven't do-"

'' I trust you Jade " her words stop my sentence