I finally looked at the other’s faces and was surprised to see he wasn’t with Phill and the others but with someone else.
I looked around and saw his friends at another table. They were looking at me till the moment I saw them. Then Hannah averted her gaze and everyone looked at their lunch.
I looked at Dec again, his eyes piercing me with so much emotion. It was like needles were striking in me.
I took a step back but continued to wait for his answer.
"If you insist on hearing it, no, Emaline, I have nothing to tell you."
"Dec...please. I think I deserve the chance to..." I stopped when I saw his mocking smile. But it was there just for a moment and then he became serious again.
"You don't give a damn about merit. Everyone deserves the best, Emaline, but some people just aren't
