Chapter 57

*****Erika’s POV***** “What was that about?” Paula asked. Following me as she pushed Kat back into my room. “Nothing.” I sniffled, taking off my clothes as soon as Paula wheeled Kat inside and locked the door. “It’s not nothing, Rika.” Kat said. “We are way past this, Rika. Don’t tell us nothing.” Paula’s tone was firm. Left in just my lacy pant and matching bra, I collapsed on the bed, covering my face as tears fell more. “Can you just say something?” Kat’s impatience seeped through her words. What do I tell them? How do I begin to explain what had happened? How had it gone from me being angry at Jace and giving him the silent treatment to us quarreling heatedly on our way back? I had not asked a bad question. I was just curious and I was honest with myself, I was also suspicious. But who would blame me? I had every right to ask that question. I had to know, it was either that or I would just keep being confused. Why had he picked offense? If he had nothing to hide why did he not answ