ANAHERA Time stood still. I could feel beads of sweat rolling between my breasts and down my back, waiting for my brother’s response. He merely looked at me, eyes narrowed in thought, before he turned and walked out. Without a single word. For the first time ever, I stood up to him, and contrary to what Bella and Eleanor told me, it felt horrible. Like taking a knife and shoving it into my brother’s back. I humiliated him in public. Someone whistled loud and long. “Well, that was intense, don’t you think?” It was Eleanor. “This does not mean I forgive you for ruining my life. Enjoy your solo staycation.” She walked off, her brother following behind. It was me and Noel left in the hallway. Before he opened his mouth to say a word, I shook my head to stop him. “I don’t want to hear anything. Just shut it.” The distance to my hotel room was just in the other hallway, but the weight of guilt crushing me could not let me see it. Fuck, what was I thinking? I br
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