#Chapter 145: Strenuous Activity

I went about my day, and Joseph did not bother me further. But his threat, you will regret this, stuck with me in the back of my mind. Only after a couple of days, did I start to relax again, not checking over my shoulder every time I went outside. Joseph liked to make threats. They didn’t always amount to anything. Usually because Asher thwarted them, but maybe Joseph finally learned his lesson this time. Maybe this threat was all bark and no bite. One morning, I awoke to an invitation from Nicole to a small party with the cheerleading squad, to say goodbye and best wishes. I’d already contacted the trainer in charge as soon as I had been able, to let her know I had to leave the team for now. She’d been understanding, though curt. She’d ended the call with, “Have a good life, Cynthia.” She obviously didn’t believe I could pass the transfer exam. It seemed like I had a lot of people I had to convince I was capable. Asher’s doubt still hurt the worst, however. I sho