During practice, I took an excuse and hurried to the bathroom.
Coach Harper couldn’t even give us a day off after bringing the trophy back home.
The bathroom was almost quiet, except the sound of the toilet I had flushed moments ago.
I leaned against the sink, breathing in slowly, but that wasn’t enough to erase Olivia’s words, or Mother’s deep regret clinging to me.
I had pleaded with mother to tell me her mistakes, so I wouldn’t repeat them yet she refused.
She only shook her head, saying she knew I wouldn’t end up like her.
But how could she be sure?
How would I know I wasn’t already walking the same path?
I stood by the mirror, adjusting the way my skirt crumpled on my lap, but the reflection showed someone else.
My mouth ran dry, as the door shut behind me.
“ I knew you’d
