Every time I tried to be part of her life, I got pushed away for some reason or another. But this time, I didn't feel defeated at all.
After I got home, I quickly freshened up and lay down.
My phone pinged with a message.
[I know it was just a coincidence. Focus on your work. Don't be so childish. Theodore and I are just friends, nothing more.]
I could sense Isabella's superior attitude through the screen.
Annoyed, I replied anyway.
[Am I the only one who doesn't belong in your group? I saw Theodore kiss you, and you didn't even pull away! Is that what 'just friends' means now? You slapped me hard for him!]
With every word, I felt the voice in my head roaring.
I held my phone, quietly waiting for her response. Maybe I just wanted her to fight with me.
I didn't know how long I waited, but I fell asleep. When I opened my eyes, it was already dark.
Staring at the blank phone screen, the last bit of warmth in my heart faded into the empty room.
Even though I'd slept, I didn't feel refreshed at all. In fact, I felt even more exhausted.
Lying in bed with my eyes closed, I tried to calm down. Before long, I heard Isabella open the door and come in.