Chapter 12
Bella
On Monday, Ace and I presented our project. We held a great rhythm, both efficiently playing our roles, and I was thoroughly satisfied with our work, as was Miss Brenda. We were the first ones to complete our project and present it. I noticed Marcus clapping for me, his usual smirk adorning his lips.
What on earth did he want from me? Couldn’t he take the hint that I was not interested in him? But then I saw Fiona, secretly clapping for me. My heart ached looking at her. I wasn’t her savior; I could barely handle my own problems, let alone those I was creating for myself. But I couldn’t stand by and let Ariella put another girl through what I had suffered.
Yesterday, I pondered this extensively. At this stage, Fiona wouldn’t believe anything I told her or even listen t
