"How about, you just do whatever feels right?" She suggested with a big smile.
"That's a good idea," I said, returning her smile.
"Oh, you know what—"
"Nadine!!!" Mom suddenly yelled, making us both jump. I turned my head to see Mom standing on the porch. She looks pi.ssed. Not sure why. We were in the front yard on a blanket minding our own business. "Tell your friend goodbye and get in the house right now!!" She yelled.
I looked at Esti, who was glaring at Mom. She's the only one I ever told about how Mom treats me. Esti hates her. She begged me to tell War about it, but I refused. They're just words. I can handle it. I don't want to add more onto my brother's plate.
"See you at school on Monday," I said to Esti as I stood up and walked towards the house.
Mom glared at me as I walk
