Sally

Two weeks had passed since my mom's departure, and I had settled back into school. The news of my newfound ability to speak had spread like wildfire, thanks to Yvonne's incessant gossiping. It seemed everyone knew my story now.

Yvonne and I had started talking a bit, and she wasn't as bossy as before. She had even stopped bullying me, although she still gave me those intimidating stares that sent shivers down my spine.

Colby and I were still a thing, but I wouldn't call us lovers. My feelings for him were one-sided, and he hadn't returned them… yet. Oh, did I fail to mention that I was back...