Chapter 63

CARLA

I sat alone at the cafeteria, thinking about what Jessica had said.

"What does she mean by that statement?" I wondered, playing with the straw of my drink with my mind all lost in thoughts.

"She is just saying rubbish. I shouldn't allow her words get to me." I groaned, swaying my head to take out whatever Jessica had said back there.

But the looks in her eyes were tense and full of seriousness.

Is there something she knows that I don't?

"Hey sweetheart," I heard Pedro's voice.

That jolted me out of my thoughts, with my attention falling on him.

He was swift to even allow me have a good look at his face. His lips just came down on my forehead, pecking it with kisses.

"Where you hiding from me, my heroine?" He smirked, sitting right next to me.

From his words, I could tell he had heard about the drama that unfolded at the gym.

I gave a smile, crossing my arms on the table.

"I wasn't. Just wanted to get some refreshments," I said, signaling at the drink.

Pedro hummed, taking a qui