178: Birthday Bash

Fenella’s POV My breath was caught when I saw my nemesis again. I hadn’t expected to meet her again after all these years. The last time I saw her was at prom night, and I was sure I wouldn’t have to deal with her again. Yet, here I was, standing and staring at her wide smile as she looked at me.  Yes, she saw me. My body trembled for a moment. My eyes widened as she walked closer to us. I swallowed and prepared myself to face her again. Her hair was now copper-colored, cut short to her shoulders with large, pompous waves. She wore a long-sleeved white maxi dress that was tight, but with a plunging neckline and transparent mesh down to her stomach. Her lips were painted bright red with heavy makeup. For a moment, my thoughts drifted to the times she had mocked me. She would hiss in anger every time I did something she disliked. She made my nightmares come true. I didn’t want to be obsessed with her, but I couldn’t shake the painful throb in my chest every time I saw her squinted eyes m