Sarah
I spent the rest of that day hidden in my room. I just couldn't handle any more conflicts with my mom. My lip was swollen from Huntly, and my face was red from mom's slap. The only thing that made it all feel better was a cold washcloth pressed on it.I can just imagine how work will go tomorrow. I will be the freak everyone stares at. Great, like I don't already have a look problem.
I could hear mom's footsteps coming down the hall. Hurrying to stop her from coming in, I jumped up and rushed to lock my door. The doorknob rattled but never turned. Fantastic, I chuckled to myself. "Bella, let me in."Her voice carried through the door.
"No, I don't want to talk to you. We have nothing to talk about. Just go away." I screamed back at her.
"We will discuss things over dinner when your
