Chapter Ten: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

"Why are you so quiet?" Serena curiously asked, as she and Paul are walking home as usual after school.

Paul looked at Serena straight in the eye. Serena can't see any emotions on his face.

"I'm breaking up with you." he said, out of the blue.

Serena suddenly stops walking and wheeled around to face Paolo.

"What are you talking about?" she asked, while looking obviously surprised.

Paolo lets out a big sigh before he spoke again.

"What I was trying to say is, let's stop this pretend relationship." he clarifies.

Serena wasn't able to speak for a few seconds because she was obviously surprised by Paolo's sudden decision.

Why is he suddenly making a decision without consulting her about it? They should be making mutual decisions, not separate ones.

She was able to regain her composure when Paolo spoke again.

"I know what you're thinking, Serena. But you don't have to worry, you can still protect your image and your reputation. You'll be the one who's going to break up with me infront of