Mia
Jodie stands on my right, Johanna on my left, both staring at the lights at the Winter Wonderland. I didn’t want to come, but Mom insisted.
“Honey, it’s about to be December. Go out. Enjoy yourself.”
I stared at her, unmoving, the outburst I had with Brad still fresh in my mind. She could tell something was wrong the moment I walked into her room, but I kept it to myself.
“I’m fine staying with you.”
She gave me the look she always gives when she disapproves of my decisions. “Me and Brenda are going to play cards together. I won’t be alone. Go out, celebrate the holidays for you and me—and I want something nice from your outing.”
I closed my eyes and sighed. I wouldn’t get out of this until I agreed.
“If there’s any problems, you will call.”
She grabbed my hands in hers. “Baby,
