Isabelle's Point of View:
"What's wrong, Isabelle?" I heard mom say as she came out of the room and caught up with me. I was still in a daze from the conversation with Mr. Roman, cursing his name to the highest degree and replaying the conversation I was supposed to have with Achilles now.
"Isabelle?" She called out again, finally getting my attention.
"Oh, mom!" I said as my trail of thoughts ended. She looked at me, confused.
"Where are you lost? I thought after your talk with Achilles, things would be better, no?" she asked, her voice laced with obvious concern.
"Uh…" I exhaled. There was no use telling her what was happening. She'd know eventually, but right now it'd break her heart to see me sad again. "Everything's better actually," I put up a wide smile.
"Really? Tell me all about it!" She said, slightly excited.
