I tried to excuse myself from the conversation but my mom decided to speak, the very moment I turned to leave.
“Emily, honey. Your dad and I would be going out for a little dinner date this night so you’re going to be home alone,” she said.
“Yeah, and no friends allowed today. It’s a Saturday, try to finish up with homework so you’ll keep up with your good grades,” my dad added. I nodded slightly and turned to leave, but even as I turned, I could still feel Alex’s gaze lingering on my body for way too long.
My fingers trembled as I climbed up the stairs to my room. “She’s such a good girl,” I heard Alex murmur and a feeling of disgust crept up my skin. I got to my room and quickly shut the door, leaning against it and pressing my hands to my chest. I kept trying to hold in my tears but
