ARIA
I feel very flustered as I return to the table and I have this sick feeling in my gut that doesn't let me eat no matter how hard I try.
The way my uncle is looking at me. The way the conversation is going. I’m forced to smile all the time because the Ortegas are very nice people and whenever Mrs. Ortega looks at me, it’s with a smile.
So, how can’t I return it?
But the weird look from my uncle is the main reason why I had to leave this place. I know he saw Ryder go after me. There’s no way he didn’t. He had to walk past this table in order to follow me into the bathroom.
What’s wrong with Ryder? It’s like he’s made it a point to ruin my life.
A couple of minutes later, Ryder returns to his seat. It’s all so crazy and none of this makes any sense at all. Like at all.
Even my
