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Shantel and I went to our separate rooms after hanging out together. I felt uneasy. I knew that something would go wrong, but I couldn't place a finger on whatever it was. I decided to shake it off, hoping that ut was one of the random troubles I faced daily.

I picked up my phone and dialled my mother's number. She picked up on the second ring.

I was bored and tired. I needed to talk to my mom. At least, to ease my stress and the pain that I felt.

"Mom," I called out and it barely came out as a whisper.

"Are you okay?" She asked me,...