Part I: There's a new dynamic in the group now that Sarah's got a BFF. Tensions rise, and Emily feels herself changing for the worst.
Part II: Just when things seem to start coming together for Emily and Sarah, a tragedy strikes. One of the twins mu...
"Order me a caramel macchiato and yourself whatever you want. Here's $10. Good luck!" Mia quickly shoved money into my hand.
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Before I even had the chance to utter a word, she ran toward the back of the store where the bathroom was. I saw the person in front of me get called up to the cash register next to order.
I was at the front of the line.
Wait, did she want me to order?!
I know it was silly, but my freaking social anxiety made the mere thought of verbally placing an order feel like I was giving a speech to a million people.
What if I forget what to say? What if the cashier thinks I'm stupid for not remembering how to order a drink? What if someone decides to record me forgetting what to say and post a viral video where everyone laughs at me and thinks I'm stupid?!
My twin sister always ordered for me when we were out because she knew how much it terrified me.
"Mia? MIA!" I called desperately after my friend, but she was already gone.
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"I can help the next customer!" The barista waved to me.
Oh gosh, why did my feet feel like they were tied to bricks? I felt my breathing hitch.
I bit my lip and slowly moved toward the counter.
Wait, what did Mia ask for again? Why did the entire English dictionary just disappear from my mind? This was exactly what I was afraid of.
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