CARLA
"What?"
Blood drained from my face, leaving me pale. My lips went dry, and I almost lost my voice from how shocked I was.
"It has to do with you, Carla. That's the truth. The whole truth."
His confession was mind-boggling and exciting at the same time. Ever since I heard of his breakup with Tricia, I always suspected it had to do with me.
But hearing him admit it felt a lot more exhilarating. It felt so unreal. My heart raced like in a marathon. Butterflies attacked the hollow of my stomach.
His words repeatedly echoed in my head until I was almost smiling. Almost.
He tilted his head, giving me such a dreamy look.
"You have got to say something at this point, Ma'am."
I gulped, rubbing my clammy hands on my dress. His stares were unnerving. I couldn't dare to look at him
