Chapter 11 Pretend

• I pulled away from him, backing away slightly. The two of us just stared at each other as if waiting for the next thing to say. I have nothing to say because I know that too. Why does he always make me look like I'm just not with him?
• I turned to the people as they all applauded, I looked at my two sisters who were now crying and at my parents who also averted their eyes. Are they happy because their debt has been paid? But why do I feel that this is not the only thing that will happen to me, the huge debt to Mama and I know that marriage is not enough to make it happen.
• In the evening, everyone went to the reception and I did nothing but watch the people having fun as if I was not part of it and I was not one of the reasons why they were here. My family also went to sleep because they were tired so here I am now, alone.