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, no

knew her ankle was hurt. I've told you I would explain later. Why were you

cheek stung

us,

explain, but she fell to the

away and rushed to her side, holding

he asked, sounding worried. "I was going to bring

a big deal. She didn't

sister, he might get angry with

when he looked at Alicia, he grew furious again. "Freddy entrusted her to me. If

help asking, "What exactly did I do? You need proof for an accusation. You're just throwing charges at me and even getting physical.

as he accused, "You knew the bathroom was a blind spot with no

felt both amused

cameras, how

up? There's no reason for her to do that. Plus, I've known her for years. She's not a liar," said