I realized how intense people’s reactions can be here at Ashford High. I showed up this morning at school like a normal student. The only thing I did differently was show up with a large bandage stuck on my cheek. Yesterday, when I got back from sending Sage off, Salome confronted me about the bandage stuck on my face. I reasoned out that I accidentally drank alcohol and got drunk. She was hysterical over the fact that I drank alcohol and that she forgot about the bandage for a minute. I continued adding false details that I was so drunk to the point I didn’t notice someone opening the door. it hit me on the face so hard that I got this cursed cut and bruise all over my face. At first, she was suspicious of my excuse but believed it anyway. I ran to Olivia’s room since there was a big

