REBIRTH OF A RUTHLESS ANGEL

ter

, her words cutting through the air with the weight of her frustration. Her eyes were narrow, br

played the last few minutes in my mind, trying to fi

as if she was waiting for me to confess to some hidden crime. When she

p with your outbursts, your selfishness, and the way you act like the world revolves around you. And you never appreciate it. Not once. Remember when you to

ponse. "You should've told me earlier," I muttered defensively, my voice trem

you never ask your mom. You always go to

und beneath me slip. My heartbeat quickened

a sigh, her patience wearing thi

ef washed over me. "Thank you, Danielle! You're the best friend ever. I don't know wh

ion softened slightly, but there was still an edge of doubt in her eyes. "You always say that, Michel

ing as I tried to appear sincere

pping toward the car. The drive was filled with an uneasy silence, the weight of our conversa

lass walls gave it a modern, almost otherworldly feel. Light streamed in through the skylights, casting a warm, golden glow ove

st impossible to hide. Back in Glenira, the malls were nothing like this there; eve

led with the latest trends, racks of vibrant dresses, and bold accessories that screamed luxury

right?" she said, glancing at me with amusement. "Last time Camille recommended i

d I really say that?" I asked, genuinely

did. But don't worry, I will pick out the

the dresses one after the other

eat taste when it

She avoided eye contact, her face blank as she quietly folded our clothes. The si

hesitantly, my voice small. "I don't know what I did, but I'm sorry.

, handed the bags to Danielle, and moved on to the nex

down on me. No matter how much I tried to fix things, there we

re casually. It felt like the real Michelle- more polite, less guarded. But as we drove home, I

to try on the outfits. As I stood in front of the mirror, admiring the clothes that Danielle h

admiring its intricate patterns. I would

called, passing m

ere?" She asked, an

ha

at the dress

ou. Are you sure

ply to give. But how in the