Louisa:

I sat in the hospital waiting room, anxiously waiting for the doctor to come out and tell me what was going on with Melisa. I was biting my nails, nervously for minutes before I realized.

I shoved my hands into my pockets in frustration. Since when did I resume that dirty habit? It did it a lot then I was a young awkward girl. I'm not that anymore. I'm a confident heiress who's not unnerved by her friends wild behavior – right?

Finally, the doctor emerged, looking serious.

"Louisa, can I talk to you for a minute?" the doctor asked, leading me to a quiet corner of the waiting...