Hidden Truths
"I'm sorry, Miss Santana. I shouldn't have splashed water on you while Mr. Quinn wasn't here."
Seeing this, Wendy, putting on an affected air, flicked her hair back.
"Verbal apologies lack sincerity."
"So, Wendy, what kind of apology would be sincere in your opinion? How about this..."
Xavier put his arm around her shoulder and handed her a glass of water.
"An eye for an eye."
His meaning was clear.
Wendy took the glass and, with a smile on her lips, splashed it onto my face.
The water had gone cold, and as it hit my face, despite the indoor heating, I still felt an icy chill to my bones.