Chapter 36

Gabrielle.

Something's off somewhere and I can feel it.

Truth is, ever since I heard of Gabriella's arrest, I haven't been at ease, and don't get me wrong, it's absolutely not because I feel guilty or anything like that. It's just that feeling you get when you just know that something isn't right but you just can't put a finger on it.

"Are you sure you're okay Elle?" Mia asks worriedly.

"Honestly Mia, I don't think I am," I reply to her honestly and she frowns.

"Okay bitch, spill it! What did you do? Wait, hold on a second, don't tell me you're this way because of what the tabloids are saying? Since when did you start to care about that sister of yours?" She asks and I hiss.

"What the hell Mia? My mood has nothing to do with her, at least not the way you're insinuating," I say to her quickly, not hiding my irritation. The fact that Ella's name is all over the tabloids doesn't exactly upset me, in fact, it feels great to know that her reputation is