What is she doing here? That was the first thing that popped into Rhea's mind. She stood in the middle of the room, her feet rooted in place, her eyes plastered on Athaliah's face.
Athaliah turned from Tia to her, her smile stretching into a grin, her eyes narrowed into straight lines.
"Hi, Rhea. You're back. Hope your journey went well?" Athaliah asked, like a malfunctioning robot.
"What are you doing here?" Rhea questioned, a skeptical look wrinkling her face.
"I came to visit my friend." She replied, both arms resting on the couch, swaying her feet like a child.
"Friend?" Rhea glanced at the quiet Tia, then back at Athaliah. "I believe I told you to let me think about it?" Rhea's voice cracked, her tired muscles tense as she stood.
You guys just met, how is she your friend in a few hours? Rhea thought, looking at Tia, who had a smile on her face.
