Twenty-Two

Zina

Like a fox chasing a turkey, Gwen rushed into my room after overheard me on the phone with D’Angelo.

The shock was written all over her face. Her eyes doubled in size, and I feared they'd pop. Despite everything happening and knowing that I was an adult and all Gwen would do was shout and curse at me, I was afraid.

“What did you just say?"

My heart thudded so hard that I was sure she could hear it, too. I opened my mouth to respond, but no words came out.

How could I speak when the frown on her face was feral? Her gaze narrowed as though I was something disgusting she couldn’t bear to look at.

I tried to explain but ended up stuttering.

"It's... it's not what you think."

“Don’t play games with me! I may be old, but I’m not deaf. I heard what you said. You claimed that Anthony is your second chance mate. Either confirm it or deny it right now.”

Her voice was cold and sharp, cutting through my weak attempt to deflect. D’Angelo was still on the phone. "Zina, what’s going on? Who