I lean against the bathroom washbowl as I brush my teeth. It's almost 6:30 pm. I rinse my toothbrush and look at my reflection. My black locks are braided into pigtails and I'm nervous. One month was like a nightmare for me. I'm nervous and i don't even know what to do with myself.

" Ariel." Alexa shouts my name. She's always visiting since Gray left. Brandon and Piper knew he traveled but they don't know the story behind it. I can't tell them what Gray is and why he left.

They always made sure I'm okay and they are always visiting. She knocks on my bathroom door and I...