ZARA; close accident. We stilled, and I quickly stood up from the bed, my heart pounding, while Noah froze in place.“Is that…” Noah tried to ask, but I clamped my hands over his mouth immediately, signaling him to shut up.“Zara! Are you home?” Her voice echoed again, closer this time.Oh my God. It’s really her.I pointed frantically under the bed, silently urging Noah to move fast. His eyes widened, but he didn’t argue. He slid under just as her footsteps echoed down the hallway, clicking sharply against the hard floor.The moment Noah disappeared beneath the bed, my door swung open.I turned to her instantly, forcing a smile that felt glued to my face.“Zara. Didn’t you hear when I was calling you?” she asked.I struggled to steady my breathing.“I… did. I was in the bathroom, pooing.” I lied, letting out an awkward laugh.“You were?” she asked, her eyes slowly scanning my room, sharp and suspicious, like she could feel something was off.I stood there, barely breathing, praying
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