NINE

NORA

I quickly covered my mouth with my palm, wondering why I was so concerned. Whereas, I shouldn’t be. One reason why Natalie’s now seated with crossed arms and squinted eyes, casting suspicious stare at me. I chuckled nervously, leaning back against the seat as I ignited the car’s engine once again.

"Let's just go home," I told her, forcing a smile. She nodded and upon reaching home, I watched her as she got into a taxi. We said our goodbyes, and I watched her drive away, my stomach churning with anxiety. I knew what I had to do - I just had to face my parents.

As I walked through the front door, I braced myself for what was to come. I took a deep breath and headed to my room, closing the door behind me. Luckily, I was able to escape the prying eyes of either one of my parents.

The walls of my room felt like they were closing in on me, and I could feel my heart pounding in my chest as I remembered the issue on ground. What would happen if I travel out of New York? I groaned inst