(Scarlette)
Nicholas stared at me for some seconds and finally distanced himself from me. As we heard the doorbells outside, we quickly fixed ourselves and started pretending like nothing happened. I wore the usual smile on my face as I cling my arms on him, he looks a bit surprised but I tilted my head toward the direction of the door, a sign that we should now be welcoming them all. He let out a deep sigh as we walked together to greet our parents who do nothing but to give hardships with our lives. We went out as I saw dad talking with his dad in full smiles and loud laughs, as they continue their conversations, his dad also laughs on my father's jokes, which is really a red light for me- he sounded so dumb that I wanted to reject the idea that he is my father.
"Nicholas! It is good t
