All it takes is a mythical creature to make its appearance, lies to be repeated over and over and secrets to be kept in the dark, for teenager Emerald Stone's life to turn into a compilation of blood, sweat, and headaches.

MY BROTHER'S BEST FRIEND IS MY Mate?!!

I mentally give myself a face palm repeatedly, as I take a seat beside Sarah who is smiling, as usual. The older man in the room had disappeared with his daughter after excusing himself, I guessed to give his wife some privacy while she spoke to her guests. 


 "This is Melinda." Sarah tells me and Melinda automatically offers me her hand to shake. 


"Nice to meet you." I tell her as I shake her hand and she nods. Melinda and Sarah begin to speak about something I have no interest in, and I nod, pretending to listen, when my mind is actually elsewhere. After a few minutes I feel Sarah nudge me with her shoulder, and I look up from my lost thoughts to see Melinda staring up at me with anticipation. 


 "I'm sorry, I guess I was just really out of it for a few minutes. Can you please pardon me?" I say meekly and Melinda gives me an understanding smile. 


Bad Liar