"Anya, what's wrong with you?" Dona asked as we were having lunch at the office. Since morning, I chose to remain silent. I had no appetite for breakfast or even milk. My enthusiasm for work was all over the place.

This morning, Naomi picked me up, using my car, of course. They both conspired against me, so it was their duty to pick me up today. Naomi was being chatty and asking about Cedric's whereabouts since I let him in. I just had a sandwich for breakfast because I hadn't showered yet. I ...