The Woman From Hell

Delia.

I got very sensitive now when I heard her name.

Ignoring the concern in my heart, I pretended nothing happened and said, "I do want to know, but I think they were probably just discussing a partnership."

"A partnership? Are you serious?!"

Shannon felt like giving me a slap in the face when she heard my answer. She looked helpless. "What's there to hide if it's just a partnership? Was it necessary for Theo to lie to you?"

It seemed unnecessary.

I took a deep breath. Biting my lower lip, I was contemplating another reason to convince myself and make me feel better, but before I could speak, Shannon continued, "Wanda, I know you trust him a lot considering how long you've been together with him, but you have to pay attention to this matter."

"Oh, there are so many partnerships that are now kept secret and not revealed in the early stages. I think this is likely the case."

"Let's see how long you're going to lie to yourself."

Shannon stopped talking to me, probably because she did not seem to be able to convince me. She got up and went back to her own seat, throwing herself back into work.

I was lying to myself.

I probably really was.

about it anymore. Work was

to ignore that matter, I still thought of it

myself out during my lunch

was more onerous than pressures from

dripped a few eye drops and rubbed my eyes. I was resting with my eyes closed when my phone

I had not contacted for a

smile that appeared on my face. My voice was

my university chancellor

didn't think you'd recognize

your number.

our outstanding alumna to come back and make an opening speech. I was wondering if

hesitated for a moment and did not

"Wanda?"

several years ago. I'm

You received scholarships every year and excelled in every subject. You're not the only one invited back this time. Others are too. Everyone can get together, what do you

exact

it's better to get here in

and took a deep

to Salt City

university banquet... Who knew?

I