I finally told my mom about everything that night. She could tell I was upset and I was too tired to lie to her. Everything came out. I told her about the falling out between Ethan and I. I told her about Krista and how she was the wedge between us. I told her about what just happened at his house with him mom and in his car.
I cried all night long and the next morning when I woke up, my eyes were swollen. I could barely keep them open. Mom told me to stay home today. I didn’t want to but as soon as I saw myself in the mirror, I thought it was probably best as well. I wasn’t prepared to deal with questions from anyone.
Around the time the first bell at school would’ve rung, I received a text message.
You okay?
It was from Vanessa. I texted her a quick reply telling her that I was f
