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.

shocked look with fury,

you push Alicia? You knew her ankle was hurt. I've told you I

cheek stung

limping toward us, her shirt

to explain, but she fell to the

me away and rushed to her

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

It's not a

knew you hurt his sister, he might get angry with

he looked at Alicia, he grew furious again. "Freddy entrusted her to me. If she did something wrong. I gotta set her straight."

You need proof for an accusation. You're just throwing charges at me and even getting physical. Isn't that a

accused, "You knew the bathroom was

both amused and

how can you

for her to do that. Plus, I've known her for years. She's not a liar," said Antonio. "You