Lena
The way my heart was thumping inside my ribcage couldn't be measured. I could practically hear the sound loudly in my ears. I paced around the room as I awaited Uncle to finish his talk with Genevieve. I couldn't believe she just walked in on us like that. To make matters worse, the position she saw us in says it all.
Ten minutes had gone by, yet no sign of him. I was supposed to be getting ready for school. However, the tension I was in wouldn't allow me to process things well. What would happen if she decided to tell on us to Dad? Uncle said the three of them were colleagues back in the university. I doubt if Genevieve will keep quiet. I raked my fingers through my hair in frustration and fear.
I realized pacing around the room wouldn't help the fear and nervousness inside me,
