NINETY TWO

LUCAN

I saw hell in Cassidy’s hand.

She pleaded with me to spend some weeks in my house- whereas nothing was wrong with hers. I didn’t let her, and I indeed explained to her I live with my parents.

She agreed but made me walk barefooted through hell. Not until today did she cool down.

Since the examination for today was starting by noon, I left for a store. I had to sneak out of school, else, she would follow.

I stood in front of the jewelry display, overwhelmed by the number of options. Gold, silver, rose gold - there were so many different types of necklaces.

I have never had a reason to be at a jewelry store until today. And I witnessed and indeed felt the confusion of deciding between one or the other.

I picked up one that looked delicate and feminine, but then I spotted a bolder piece that caught my eye. I hesitated, not sure which one would be best.

I knew it had to be perfect, but there were just too many choices. I am so dumb to proceed here without finding out what her c