[Emma] I was only a few inches from getting the box while the door was only a push from pulling open and revealing whoever was by it. If it was Zack, there was every chance that he would notice the box, and take it. I made a swift decision. In one quick, calculative movement, I reached for the box, and hid it underneath my dress just as the door swung open. I quickly straightened up to get rid of every suspicion while a lady stepped into the room. Relief washed over me seeing that it wasn't Zack who had come in. I faced her, ready to strike a friendly conversation with her. A part of me wanted to push past her, and shut the door which she had left slightly opened, and hold her tightly in a hug. I didn't realize how much I needed one until I saw her. So far, today had been nothing but hell, and until right now, I haven't had time to process all of it. But I noticed that she wouldn't meet my eyes, or even show reception with her body language, so I looked away from her. My eye
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