Chapter 53

I'm getting the impression that El is trying to avoid me. She isn't like that, and she has never treated me low. Despite this, I didn't feel hurt; in fact, I'm relieved as I think she's envious of Baki. There's no way of knowing for sure, but I can't control how I feel, so if I stay here any longer and watch her behaviors and interactions with me, I might lose control of my emotions. "It"s late, Aly. We need to get some sleep," El said as she stood in front of Aly. "I'm going home, too," I remarked as I stood up after a gulp and a clearing of my throat. El maintained her back to me while Aly gazed in my direction. I approached them and took a position on El's side, oblivious to the fact that he couldn't even look at me. Aly smiled as she looked at El and me alternately. Even though we were already engulfed in silence, it's inconceivable that El was unaware t