~EverettShe sat back down slowly."Why would you even think that?" she asked.Before I could respond, my phone vibrated from the table and began ringing.I reached for it immediately, but the moment I saw the caller ID, a deep scowl marred my face.It was Diella again. This was the fourth time she was calling this morning. I could feel Liora's eyes on me and the phone.I hung up the call and put my phone on DND, facing Liora back, who was now back on her feet, her arms crossed in front of her chest."Care to explain that now?"The ever calm, concerned look on her face was completely gone now."It's nothing," I replied.She scoffed irritably."Still going with the lies huh. Fine then, whenever you want to start talking, I'll be in my room."She stormed off immediately, not even giving me a chance to speak.I let out a long, slow breath, dropping my head back against the couch. The frustration coiling in my chest had nowhere to go, so it just sat there, heavy and suffocating.'Nice one
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