Chapter 21

Walking downstairs, it feels unreal, like it is a dream. How could today have gone so badly, so awful? How could Jake do that to me?

I start talking to guests, trying to forget what happened, then I guess I need to talk to my Dad. I can’t hide from it anymore. I begin walking to him, and he smiles like he always does. He doesn’t seem to be judging me or thinking of me as a bad person. I am relieved, standing here, talking to him. It feels good that he knows, and now I don’t have to hide anything from him anymore. Jackson walks down the stairs, or rather storms, Marcus behind him, trying to catch up. I turn in the hope to reach him, but it is useless. By the time I get to the door, Jackson is driving off, Marcus in his own car, right behind him.

So, whatever Marcus said wasn’t good. Clearly, he knows about Jake, and for some reason, I am worried for him, seriously worried. I still love Jake as he is my best friend. I can’t forgive him for this. I certainly don’t want t