Chapter 61-70

Chapter 61
It was obvious from Natalie’s expression, that she did not believe my words.

“Anna, we’re best friends. I don’t wish for you to hide anything from me,” she said solemnly.

In the face of her genuine concern, I felt tempted to tell her everything that happened between Michael and me but ultimately decided not to. She would only chastise me for the shameful things I had done. “Natalie, you’re thinking too much into this. There’s really nothing going on between us. As you said, we’re best friends. Why would I lie to you?”

Contrary to my calm facade, my insides were panicking like wildfire. I tried my best to stay composed under her watchful gaze so as not to give myself away.

After a long while, she sighed resignedly. “I won’t force you to tell me if you don’t want to. I only have one piece of advice for you—know your boundaries. If you’re serious about Yuval, then don’t get too close to Michael anymore.”

From her advice, I could tell she had more or less figured out my relationship with him. “Thanks, Natalie. I appreciate it.”

That night, as I lay on my bed, my mind kept replaying what Michael did to me during the day. Why did he pull me away from Yuval? Was he jealous or simply possessive? Thinking about it only made me more frustrated.