29~ A Little Hope

VANESSA

I walked in, though I had taken a little longer from when I arrived. I knew from the look on Blake's face that he was suspecting something.

"I was expecting you sooner than now." I said, and I expected that from him.

I recalled Jessica had pleaded with me not to tell Blake about our conversation. I thought of a better lie to give, masking my thoughts so he wouldn't have to read my mind.

I shrugged. "I met Jessica in the dining room and I thought I should take a little bit from the omelet."

"So, you said you have a new plan, fill me up." She sat on the couch, changing the topic.

"I thought, what if all these were just strategies to get to us. Whoever is doing this is trying to get to our weak spot, to pull us down so they can strike when we least expect it?"

I thought over these and I figured just how true his idea was. "You're right." I agreed. "They're luring us to believe this and fall weak to their threats, and when we do, they get to us just at our weakest moment." I adde