Alice's POV:She smiles, “But, the difference between Carla and you is, sweetheart, you sure know how to pick your man, and I’m proud of you for choosing someone dependable.”
This isn’t the first time some confronted me about my relationship with Neilson outside of school. Some adults approached me about my engagement with Neilson. A good amount believes that Neilson is only with me for a bit of fun while others think I railed him in because he is stable. I can see it in their eyes, how we won’t last.
Why?
Because: “Like mother like daughter.”
Everyone knew mom left dad for another man.
“Mrs. Holt, I love Neilson.”
She smiles and nods, “Sweetheart, you’re 17. You don’t know what love is”
“And you do?” Carla said, arms folding while she leaned against the door frame
“Sweeth-”
