Ariella*

I ignored her and started for the stairs.

"Ariella!"

That was Mom's voice but I still didn't bother.

After I got back to my room, my little sister walked in and sat beside me on the bed.

She stayed there for a while and looked around the room. She exhaled and took my hand.

"Why did you do it?" With disgust she stared at me.

"It's none of your business, focus on your studies instead. This is an adult's affair."

"Whether or not it's an adult's affair, you have no right to bring shame to ...