14

After school, Trevis messaged me, saying he was quite busy today and that I should walk home on my own. I agreed, but on my way home, I was stopped by someone.

It was the first time in three years that I had seen Lucy.

When I saw what she was holding up high in her hand, my mind went blank, and I felt like I wasn't myself anymore.

It was my notebook. How did she get it? How did she know?

Before I could make sense of it all, I heard Lucy say, "If you don't want Trevis to know your dirty secrets, you better leave him."

I tried to stay calm. "Where would I go if I leave him?"

Lucy chuckled and said, "You can end up on the streets for all I care."

I clenched my fists. "That's not an option."

Lucy replied, "Three days. If you're still by his side in three days, you're finished."

Then she turned and walked away.

For those three days, I was constantly on edge, desperately trying to reassure myself. I kept telling myself that the notebook was just a coincidence, and the contents wi