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Stephanie never wanted to hate her as much as she does, but she can’t look at Maya without getting envious and insecure about having the things she wanted the most. She hated how easy it was for Maya to get Alexander’s love and Pedro’s attention- something that Stephanie had to work hard for, something she had to be perfect to deserve.

Stephanie could not help but feel as if Maya was taking everything from her because she was.

The loud music played in her room, masking her tantrums and all. She’s had a few drinks or so, which made things far worse. Stephanie had thought about barging to where Maya as―if she knew where, and just make a mess. She wanted Maya to feel at least half of what she does.

It was too painful and too much even for Stephanie. She wanted to run to someone to save her from all that she was feeling, but where did she run to? Who does she run to when she has no one?

Alexander was the only one who ever saw her. He w