The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

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Seeing me remain silent, Alicia tilted her head, scrutinizing my face.

"I've been wanting to say this since we first met," she said. "Don't you think we look alike?"

Feeling utterly ashamed and humiliated, I had to run away under her triumphant gaze.

Back in the private room, my colleagues' warm greetings finally made me feel better.

As I was about to shake off the frustration, the door burst open.

Antonio paused, surprised by the packed room, and then his eyes found me. There was a storm brewing in them, but I couldn't figure out why.

He balled his fists and called my name, demanding I step outside.

I followed him, puzzled, but got slapped across the face in the hallway. It was the first time he had ever done this to me.

met my shocked look with fury, no trace of

ankle was hurt. I've told you I

stung with

us, her shirt crumpled and

explain, but

pushed me away and rushed to her

you doing here?" he asked, sounding worried. "I was going to bring her

"It's okay. It's not a

you hurt his sister, he might get

he grew furious again.

and couldn't help asking, "What exactly did I do? You need proof for an accusation. You're just throwing charges

as he accused, "You knew the bathroom was

both amused

cameras, how can you pin this

setting you up? There's no reason for her to do that. Plus, I've known her