#Chapter 243: See you around

“Fiona,” Iris said quietly. Her dark eyes roved my face and body, taking me in. Taking in the strange sight of sniffling Fiona in emotional duress, with puffy red eyes, no makeup and my hair pulled to the side in a low, messy ponytail. I was wearing sweats. And I’m sure overall I just looked a mess. “Are, uh, you alright?” Iris’s widened eyes and reddened cheeks told me she was feeling awkward, unsure of what to do with the surprising sight before her. “Hi, Iris. Please excuse me. I’m sorry you had to see me like this.” “Oh, don’t worry about it.” She set down the easel she’d been carrying, letting its feet touch the floor with a kind of practiced carefulness. “You sure you’re alright? Can I do anything to help?” “I’ll be fine.” I did my best to plaster a polite smile on my face. “Thank you. I’ve just received some surprising news, is all…” “Oh no, is it Alexander? Is he okay?” “Alexander is fine,” I said, wishing I had kept my damn mouth shut and not said anything at all to Iri