Backstabber.

Was that enough to describe how I was feeling towards my so-called best friend right now ?

No, it definitely wasn't.

"Well. I guess we heard enough, didn't we ?"
Rajwan spoke loudly but dreadfully. Hayden and Annie stared up at us, shocked.
"How much did you hear ?"
Annie whispered.

"Enough to know that Hayden was only pretending to be my friend."
I said coldly. Hayden barely shook his head, shocked.
"No I-"

"You what, Hayden ? I can't believe you would say that."
I spoke in disgust. His eyes gazed at the floor in guilt.
"Adelle, it's okay. Let's just go."
Rajwan spoke quietly. I threw him a glare, which made him shut up and back a step away.

"I'm so disappointed in you, Hayden."
I said sadly, hitting his shoulder harshly as I walked away.

Hayden decided to leave early that day, when he realized that I won't talk to him, or let him explain. I didn't care at that point. I just needed some time alone.

I entered the rest room, left my handbag and phone on the sink, then went in one of the toilet stalls, and just sat there, sighing heavily.

It really hurts when a trusted one breaks your trust. I couldn't figure out why Hayden would say such thing, but I decided to let it go.
People won't just adore Muslims because of everything that's happening. I need to accept that.

They will change their minds, right ?

(notice : not everyone hate Muslims, and heck not Hayden Summerall (I don't know for sure what he thinks), it's just for the plot. I can't find a reason for Hayden to betray Adelle's trust other than that. Thank you for understanding.)

I heard someone entering the restroom. A few minutes later, they walked back out. No sound of a tap opening or anything. Just nothing.

Well, this isn't creepy at all.

I thought sarcastically as I walked out of the toilet stall.
I then picked up my phone and handbag. And walked back out.

It was starting to get late, so Pamela decided to dismiss everyone, and we just went home.

Nabil and Allison noticed my silent expression, and tried to ask me about it several times, but I didn't answer them. I was just too upset.

Eventually they told Barron to talk to me, and he did.
"Goddess, are you okay ?"

"Yeah. Why wouldn't I be ?"
"I know you're upset for some reason. I'm sorry I couldn't be there for you today, but it's because my mum really wanted me to focus on that upcoming exam I have. She said that my grades hadn't exactly been the best."

I gave a confused look at no one in particular.
"What grade did you get in the last exam ?"
"A minus."

Glad to know that there's someone as committed as my mum was.

I let out a giggle.
"Thanks for making me laugh."
"You're welcome. But it's true !"

"I know, I have the same attitude with my mum. You know, if it wasn't for the appearance, the nationality and other details, I would say that my mum and yours were sisters."

We ended the call later, and I went to sleep.

To Be Continued..

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