SEVENTY-ONE

The next day, Gemma got down from her brand new car Isaac had gotten for her. Lucy's birthday was around the corner, and she needed to get a lovely dress to match the team at the party.

She stepped into the mall, one of the largest and most expensive malls in Seattle.

She looked around the parking lot after feeling a presence. Gemma breathed slowly and continued. She paused and looked behind her. There he was, Juan.

"Emma" he called, Gemma looked at him, head to toe. He was dressed in a blue denim jacket and trousers.

Gemma looked around her. She wasn't with anyone, not even Pamela.

"Juan" she called, he came closer, and she took a step backwards.

"I tried calling, texting… you blocked me," He said a little aggressively.

"I… I don't think we should be seeing each other." She explained.

"Why? I can't believe you, all this while we were dating, you cheated on me?" Juan said, Gemma's veins bulged out. Did she hear well? Or could she hear well?

What in the world was he