Mariam´s POV
We had entered the party wondering if it was the prelude to one of Robert's cruel pranks because that was the only explanation we had for his strange behavior.
"This all smells like a trap. Stay alert," I told Melany.
"It was really strange, wasn't it? All week, that guy didn't even know I existed, but just a moment ago, I don't know..." she replied. "But, Mary, I was really worried about you."
I knew what Melany meant because I was worried myself about what had happened when I confronted Robert. I didn’t expect to react that way, not after my transformation. I had reverted to being the shy and fearful girl from the orphanage.
"It's over now," I said. "It was, I don't know, maybe a mix of anger and disappointment I felt at that moment, but well, we're inside now, and I th
