Gloom

Chapter 157

I swallowed hard as I studied his stern face, his narrowed brown eyes, and his purple lips pursed in anger. How could such a small person look threatening?

—W-good! I hesitated, trying to sound annoyed, although I didn't even come close. But next time we go out, I want you to dress all in pink, like a damn strawberry! Done?

-Made! —She replied with determination.

It was Anthony who gave me the direction of the party. He confirmed what Diana said, as that same morning she had approached me suggesting I go. Although he didn't say it out loud, I knew right away that he expected me to bring the boyfriend he was convinced he had.

Instead, she was going to disappoint him by going with Nat.

From the street in front we could hear the loud music and see the crowd of strangers, the vast majority of them college students and other friends of Anthony, I assumed. We advanced until we crossed the large garden, where there were some groups of boys smoking and chatting relaxedly. The house itself see