Justin held my hand tightly as we were looking at the shocked Althea Belleza. She looks so shocked and devastated at the same time. I know how it feels—that feeling when someone you love rejected you. Trust me. I know the feeling.
“W-what?” She couldn’t even utter that one word. She’s in disbelief. And—I don’t know—maybe, in despair as well.
Justin laced his fingers with mine but he’s still keeping me behind him. I don’t really know why. Is it because he’s scared that Althea would slap me once again? I don’t know.
“I said, let’s break up.” Justin repeated those same words.
Tears welled on Althea’s eyes as she looked at Justin, apologetic and submitting. She shook her head and walked near us.
“No…” She shook her head and held on Justin’s arm. “No, Justin. You’re kidding, right?” S
