Helanie:
I clenched my fists in anxiety, stepping back, unable to tear my gaze away from them. I could tell they weren't pleased to see me standing there.
Quickly, I turned to leave, but a commotion behind me stopped me in my tracks. As I hurried, I slipped on the slick steps and nearly landed on my butt. However, I didn't hit the ground.
Lamar had grabbed me from behind. I didn't know how he reached me so fast, but the distance was short.
"Where do you think you're going?" he muttered in my ear, pulling me back into the kitchen and slamming the door shut.
He tossed me across the room, my body flying and landing lightly, like a feather.
Sydney was hastily pulling on her pink gown while Lamar finished adjusting his pants. He didn't bother to button his shirt, revealing his abs.
"So, you ruined our fun, huh?" Lamar sneered, cracking his knuckles, looking disturbingly unhinged.
