The following week brought in a huge wave of homework and activities for Amelia and her friends. Preliminary exams were also about to start as well. This meant that they could only hang out during break time in school. After school didn't give enough leeway as well. Everyone had something they needed to start or finish. It was a huge relief for Amelia since it gave her something to think of other than brooding over the dilemma that is her twin brother. But, it wasn't something she could easily brush off. Thoughts about him just made her worry and feel restless. There was a mixture of guilt, self-pity and anxiety swirling in her head. After the talk they had during the weekend, Mark had been extra cheery to the point that Amelia wanted to punch his face. He was acting like everything was

