MANIPULATIVE

My face twisted in confusion as I watched her. Then I muttered. “Is there something I’m missing Jennifer?” I asked, looking clueless. Her lips curled sharply. I watched as a deranged glint lit up in her eyes as she completely lost her composure. ‘Perfect,‘ I muttered to myself, knowing it was taking effect already. I flinched the moment her hands whipped our table harshly, the glass of water laying on it tumbled to the ground and everyone froze. All eyes turned to face us, but Jennifer could barely notice because she was too focused on me. “Do you think I’m a fool? I’ve seen through your acting, Leah. You came here pretending to be Aveline, just because you want to steal Ethan away from me,” she screamed at the top of her lungs. My eyes widened in panic, as fake tears clouded my vision. I made sure to put on my best act of helplessness as I muttered. “What are you talking about, Jennifer? Why would you say something like that,” I paused, my voice choking with emotions and I could feel