Chapter 21
Aria Amethyst's Point of View
The rhythmic call of my name, "Aria, hey!" echoed persistently, yet I chose to remain in the sanctuary of feigned slumber, shutting my eyes to the outside world.
Blue's voice, now tinged with frustration, pierced through my pretense. "Aria, I know you're awake." Still, I held my ground, genuine irritation festering within me, even though I acknowledged my lack of justification.
Our departure from Ate Elma's barangay had thrown us into an hour-long journey, and during this time, Blue relentlessly sought my attention.
"Aria, won't you really talk to me?" Blue's voice cut through the air, annoyance evident in every word, yet my response was silence, a determined commitment to the frustration gnawing at me from the events of the previous night.
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