JACE
I woke up earlier than usual. I quickly took a shower, got dressed, and opened my door quietly. I looked left and right, and when I was sure she wasn’t around, I stepped out, closed the door behind me, and hurried downstairs.
I felt relieved when I realized I had managed to avoid seeing her today. I headed to the parking area, and just as I was about to get in my car, a voice stopped me.
“Brother.” I froze. The car keys in my hand fell to the ground. Sweat appeared on my forehead.
“Brother,” she called again. “Are you avoiding me because of what happened?”
I slowly turned around, forcing myself to smile.
“Good morning,” I said with a fake smile.
Our eyes met as she walked toward me. I wanted to run away, but I couldn’t.
“Are you avoiding me, brother?” She asked, stopping in fr
