‘Why did the alien tell you those horrible things?’ I didn’t want to bring up that issue, but the silence was tiring me. We were going to Barcelona and hadn’t spoken since we left London.
‘It was a school partner who bullied me. She was one of the most popular girls in high school. I hate her. She made my life impossible.’ Lucy raised her tone and was almost shouting. We went to different high schools, and I didn’t know she had to go through that hell.
‘I’m so sorry. I wasn’t aware of that.’
‘Don’t worry. It’s in the past. I didn’t give a shit about what she thought.’ Lucy showed confidence, the same confidence that I noticed at the palace.
‘You fought really well. And it’s impressive how you healed so fast!’ The wound she received vanished after she made a spell.
‘We’ll be arriving soon to Barcelona. Get ready!!!’ Lucy had her spirits high, but forgot that I didn’t know how to use a gun.

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