Page 14 of Unfolding Kiara

Fourteen

9th July, Monday

You slowed down. Again. Just when you were about to win, you let Liam win.

Why, Ethan?

You think if you don’t tell me, I won't know. Well, you are very wrong. We grew up together and I know when you’re lying. The pupil of your blue eye goes small like a dot, making your lid twitch on the side when you lie. Yes, I know I stare at you a lot, that’s why I know that but don’t act like you don’t like me ogling at your handsome face.

But, ignoring that, something happened today. Between me and Liam, which got you riled up in the end. I am sorry, even though I know it won’t change anything.

When I went to talk with Liam today, he was angry at me because I hadn’t told you about me . . . trying to end my life. He would have told you and ended it then and there. I panicked and just snapped, arguing with him as if it would have solved anything.

I lost my mind and said that no one would care if I died. Not even . . . not evenyou. I know it was a low blow, but I didn’t care anymore.

After I said that, Liam whispered to me, ‘He does,’ and pushed me in the pool.

He was right.

Love,

Kiara

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