The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

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"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.

I wasn't scared. I was ice cold as I said, "Didn't Ashley say she wanted my room for a study? You've already got the plans ready and just haven't talked to me yet. Well, I'll make the call. I'll stay on campus f My brother's

eyes out,

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

to make me back down, but this time,

tried to talk me

the ambulance arrived, and they all rushed off to

packed up my

it out of there. I was leaving the only

the headteacher I needed to board because

actually happy, finally able to focus on my

middle of the term, they decided to put all the top

Cha

first time in my two

you must be working so hard. You've lost weight."

her, cold as

class time

I went with her to the cafeteria anyway. I wondered why

me as much? That was what I was thinking as

we got there, my mom waved

like a bucket of ice water on

vels

bottle of sugar coke and a plate of

across from me. Ashley was all over my mom, snuggling up and acting all cute. fo

food in front of me. "Grace, eat up. Ashley bought this