Hidden Glances and Silent Hearts

Pharita shifted in her seat, feeling an odd sense of unease.

She had always been a sensitive person—able to pick up on even the smallest details around her.

And right now, something was off.

She could feel eyes on her.

But every time she turned to look, no one seemed to be staring.

Lisa and the girls were laughing, completely relaxed.

Felix was nowhere to be seen, probably locked in his room as usual.

Joseph, on the other hand…

Was acting strange.

Joseph tried to focus on anything else—his phone, the conversation, even the pattern of the rug beneath his feet.

But no matter what he did, his eyes kept drifting back to Pharita.

She was different.

Her quiet elegance, the way she carried herself…

And the way she made his heart race.

Joseph clenched his fists.

This is ridiculous.

She probably didn't even notice him.

But then, Pharita suddenly turned her head—

And their eyes met.

Joseph froze.

His breath caught in his throat, and for a split second, he forgot how to move.

Pharita tilted her head slightly, her eyes narrowing in curiosity.

Then, she smiled.

A soft, gentle smile.

Joseph quickly looked away, his face heating up.

Lisa, who had been watching the entire thing, smirked.

Oh, this is going to be interesting.

Later that evening, as the girls were getting ready to leave, Pharita pulled Lisa aside.

"Hey… can I ask you something?"

Lisa raised an eyebrow. "Sure. What's up?"

Pharita hesitated.

"Someone was staring at me today."

Lisa fought the urge to smirk. "Oh?"

"Yeah… I could feel it, but I don't know who it was."

Lisa shrugged, pretending to be clueless.

"Maybe you're imagining things."

Pharita frowned but didn't push the topic further.

Lisa watched her friend walk away, shaking her head.

She'll figure it out soon enough.

And when she did…

Things were going to get very, very interesting.