My Patience Is Running Out

NORA POV

"My patience is running out," I spat, my voice low and even.

Carlos smiled. Then he whispered to me."Mine too, Nora. I want to know why you chose the pendant I saw on the cliff as yours instead of the one you gave me.”

“ That's because it's mine. I don't know how you got the other one but the broken pendant is mine. Why don't you confirm it with my parents?" I asked, scoffing.

“ You still haven't answered my question, Nora. I found this broken pendant at the cliff. How did the pendant you gave me ended up at the cliff, broken if you are not a traitor?"

I seethed, my anger boiling over like a pot about to overflow. And then, I couldn't hold it in anymore as I blurted out with how he rejected me months ago.

The room fell silent, all eyes on me. Carlos' smile faltered, and for a moment, I saw a flicker of confusion in his eyes. But then, his expression hardened, and he sneered at me.

"What has my rejection got to do with this!" he spat, his voice rising.

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