Chapter 71

Matthew

"Please, I don't want to meet with anyone." I had told Ruth when she asked that a friend was waiting for me downstairs.

Of course, I thought it was Billy, he must have come here to confirm if what I told him was true or not but I can't even help it.

I can't bring myself to imagine that he would also feel worse about who I am. I'm angry about why I had even bothered to tell him.

How certain am I that he truly liked me? What if he only had an interest in me but didn't want a relationship?

I didn't even know the time tears started dropping from my eyes. I buried my face in my pillow as I wept.

I didn't want to think of Keith who must have already been brainwashed by Winifred.

Hallelujah! She already had him to herself and Leah would soon inform my family. Although I'm not yet ready, I guess it's high time I came out to them.

But why does it hurt? Why am I even crying?

I sniffed, my face still buried in the pillow but then I