Chapter 2 I called my mother and told her that I was at Carly’s house and that I wouldn’t be able to come back today because of the broken bridge. I told her Carly was here, but it was a lie. I didn’t want her to get in a tizz. That was why I also skipped the part about Nicole. Then I called Carly and told her that I was in her place. She was staying at her boyfriend’s place because it would be impossible to get to her house until the bridge was fixed. I told her about Nicole. She couldn’t believe what I told her. She told me that she was sorry for not being there for me when I needed her the most. She told me that she always knew he was an asshole. She told me that I deserved better. I cried a bit, but I was too tired and numb for more tears. She told me to hold on and that she would be

