Chapter 5. Caught

Eliana

One second all was going well and the next, I’m praying that my heart doesn’t explode due to the rapid beating caused by fear.

Knowing full well that Mr. Scott was my dad’s best friend, I should have been more careful and vigilant, considering what I had going on with him. How could I have walked into the room without even peeking to know who exactly was with my dad?

I had walked into the room clueless and oblivious, not realizing Mr. Scott had come to pay a visit. And just like that, I blew everything—everything I had worked so hard for and planned carefully.

“You…” The look on his face was terrifying. My heart beat even faster. I was scared, hoping Mr. Scott wouldn’t reveal everything to my dad. But it seemed my dad noticed something was off.

Turning to Mr. Scott, my dad asked, “Is there something wrong?” Afraid Mr. Scott might tell him the truth, I replied in a hurry. “Nothing, nothing. Just that Mr. Scott and I met earlier and he didn’