Chapter 177 - A Knock At Midnight (Part 1) (2/2)

Hora sat beside me on the bed and looked me in the eye. There she was again, trying to read me. And as usual, she could really read me. I think I really need to improve my lying and acting skills.

”Yes?” I asked Hora, nervous as to why she was suddenly quiet.

Sighing, she started, ”Sena, if there's anything bothering you, you can talk to me, okay? I believe we promised not to keep secrets from each other?”

Badump! Badump! Badump!

I knew it. Of course she noticed me. I noticed her, too, during lunch. Maybe I could also ask her about it.

”Yes, I know. But this… thing I'm worried about is—hmm… Answer me first though. During lunch, what happened? Why did you seem cautious of Silky? Did you two fight? Or is it something related to Aunt Vora?”

Hora flinched and her eyes widened for a split second.

”That's—uuuhhh…” she struggled to find the right words, ”Well… let's just say there's a bit of contradicting opinions on something.”

”Can you give me more details?” I asked carefully, not sure if it was okay to pry in their family matter. Even if we're best friends, I still respected her privacy should she want to keep some things about her family a secret.

Hora bit her lips and hesitated. It must have been something she couldn't share with me. Noticing that, I quickly retracted my question.

”Nevermind that. It's okay. I hope you both resolve it soon. You look too angelic to be arguing with someone, even if it's family,” I jested and chuckled.

”Riiiight,” Hora agreed and smiled awkwardly. ”Sorry about that. But Sena, answer me now. What happened today? You don't look okay. Was it because of Silky?”

”No, not Silky—”

”Then it's Sarah.”

This time, I'm the one who flinched.