48

LEONA

it was as if time stopped moving and the air was like it was sucked from the room.

The air became thicker as an uncomfortable silence engulfed us. No one was speaking and I wondered if a spell had been cast on Kathy in particular.

Everyone seemed speechless.

I expected her to be shouting and pulling my hair now but she's just standing, probably staring at me. Anyway, no one plans a murder out loud. She's probably thinking of the fastest way to get rid of me.

Dave's silence was more than enough for me to realize the truth. He confirmed what Kathie said.

His silence was also a cue for me to go.

I spotted my dress which I had folded earlier. I have no idea where my panties were.

I didn't plan on getting up soon due to the pain but I still have to try anyway.

Kathie's eyes were on me and I know that if eyes could kill, I would've died long ago.

Without looking at either of them, I wiped myself with the sheets and managed to get up. My knees were still weak and