150: Silence

Fenella’s POV "What? Why?" I was confused when he handed the gift back to me. "I'm pleased with your gift, but I think it's too expensive for a regular gift. I feel guilty for burdening you." Adam explained it to me with a sad smile. "I'm okay, really. I sincerely wanted to give it to you." I said it hesitantly because his reaction didn't match my expectations. "No, Fenella. I can't accept this gift from you. I don't want you to sacrifice your savings to buy me this expensive gift. I can still ask my dad for it." He looked away from me. "Sorry, Fenella. You should return it to the store and get your money back." Everything around me felt dark. I couldn't think, and it felt like the sky was getting darker. I didn't understand. But it felt like I was just rejected. With tears held back, I bit my lower lip hard. Embarrassed by his rejection, I quickly returned to my bike. I put the gift back in the basket and immediately pedaled my bike away without saying anything else. It felt so embarr