Rift

Alicia’s POV:

I opened her mouth and closed it, gaping like a fish as I saw my friend for the first time since before I was abducted.

Yet the expression in Daya’s face wasn’t exactly what I had expected. There was a gleam in them that stung, causing a burning sensation in my chest. What was this..?

I began to explain, “I… a lot happened. How are you?” I tried to change the subject.

“Yes I heard a lot happened. You quit your job didn’t you? What happened to your glasses? Where are they?” Her rapid fire questions made me blink just as quickly, and I pursed my lips.

“I didn’t need them. I guess I just… got rid of them..?” I shrugged uncomfortably as her eyes gave me the once over I was used to. But there was no approving glance, and instead there was a tinge of jealousy in her eyes.

It was there and I could see it clear as day.

If only I could tell her that I never wanted this, that I would give anything to have my old life back.

“Right, were you headed into the park? We can go together