Chapter Three
I told you, your lover would give you up,” Lydia says, so matter-of-fact.
“He hasn’t!” I bark at her.
We are on our way to the lagoon, a mission of mercy, Lydia thinks. She’s actually been quite kind to me in the last few weeks, realizing how I’m hurting. I begin to think she’s not as cruel as I thought, but this comment reminds me of all the belittling things she’s said to me.
“Oh, please, we shouldn’t argue,” she suddenly changes her tune. “After all, this is a day in the sunshine without the thought of men.” When she smiles warmly, I see the kinder Lydia return.
I’m often mesmerized by how she can be so changeable. Once she’s stripped herself of her clothes and is standing naked, she comes to me sweetly as I prepare to jump into the water. I’m surprised when she lif
