Gaze Of Warning

Bella was having lunch alone in the cafeteria. Usually, she would have lunch with Damian. Bella didn't have many friends. Just a few, and Damian was one of them. Bella was still studying at the same place, just in a different department.

"Hey!"

Bella was startled when her shoulder was suddenly tapped. She looked back. It seemed like Bella recognized the voice. And indeed, it was true. It was one of her classmates.

Bella smiled. "Hey," she greeted.

The woman sat beside her, while the other two friends sat in front of her.

"I saw you were alone. Where's your friend?" Madison asked. That's her name, Madison.

Bella nodded. "Oh, uhm, he's busy. Not attending class," Bella replied, knowing they were talking about Damian.

"In that case, is it okay for you to sit here?" Madison asked.

"Oh, of course, it's fine!" Bella replied with a friendly face.

Madison smiled warmly or pretended to. Because upon closer inspection, her smile seemed insincere. But always thinking positively about h