The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

The Lies He Told Me 134

"Sorry, Grace, but Dad and Mom just worry about

me. Even though Kevin came to visit me but not you, it doesn't

mean that he doesn't care about you. We all do, really. Maybe next time, I can get them to your parent–

teacher conference?"

Ashley's apology came off more like a brag. In my previous life, her attitude would've ticked me off. But now? I was as cool as a cucumber.

"No need. This is my last one."

My brother butted in, "Who do you think you are, giving us that attitude? Have you ever wondered why our folks would rather go to Ashley's conference than yours? It's because you're always so mean to her!" My mom's face went white as a sheet.

Ashley started bawling, "I didn't mean to upset you, Grace. I'll leave, and you won't have to see me again. You can have Mom and Dad all to yourself. I won't be in the way."

She rushed over and grabbed my arm, begging me not to be mad. I tried to pull away, but she held on tight.

Then, out of the blue, she used my hand to push herself away.

Ashley's face went ghostly pale as she hit the couch, called out for Mom twice, and then passed out. My dad scooped her up onto the couch and told my mom to call an ambulance.

My mom was dialing, tears streaming down her face. She muttered, "We were all so happy at dinner. Why did everything fall apart as soon as we got home?"

My brother was furious, ready to throw a stool at me.

for a study? You've already got the plans ready and just haven't talked to me yet. Well, I'll

was crying her eyes out, begging my dad

dad just raised his hand, pointed to the door, and said, "Go.

was trying to make me back

to talk me out of

they all rushed off to the

packed up my stuff,

in a suitcase and rolled it out of there. I was leaving the only home I'd

I needed to board because of my

around. I was actually happy,

all the top students in one class.

Cha

was the first time in my two lives

her eyes lit up with joy. "Grace, you must be

at her, cold as ice. "What brings

"It's not class time yet. Can you have lunch. with

with her to the cafeteria anyway. I wondered why

was doing better now, so they didn't hate me as much? That was what I was thinking as

there, my mom waved excitedly.

a bucket of ice water on my head. I felt numb

vels

holding a bottle of sugar coke and a plate of onion

me.

up. Ashley bought this for you.