Eva

 

 

 

“Protect me from what?” I asked.

 

Fred, Bianca and Jared all began to exchange looks. I eye them cautiously as I wait for their response.

 

It’s a shame I heard only the last four words.

 

No one is saying anything, they all kept quiet and avoiding making eye contact with me.

 

“I’m asking a question! Protect me from what?!”

 

Bianca burst into a nervous laugh and rushes to my side, she holds my right arm. She leads me to a sofa and help me sit down.

 

“Thank God you came, we were just discussing about how to protect you from hurting yourself” she chuckles.

 

I frown in confusion.

 

“Protect...