The Broken Girl's Angel

Chapter 5: Trouble

Cassidy
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I woke to the smell of syrup. It smelt sooo good. The white fluffy blankets completely covered me in warmth, making it hard to get up and follow my stomach to the kitchen. I found my phone inside the folds of the sheets and checked the time.

11.23am

Oh my God, it's almost lunch time. I've never slept this late before, Christina usually wakes me before nine. I guess all the restless nights are finally catching up to me. I lay in bed, scrolling through my phone, before finally deciding to get up. The cool air smacked my skin as instant goosebumps rose.

It sounds like Lauren is still cooking so I decide to take a shower. I bring some of my clothes with me into to the bathroom and lock the door. After I get out, I change into some black skinny jeans, a gray shirt, and some black and a pair of socks. I was surprised this was one of the outfits Lauren got for me. Her style was a bit preppier than mine, but this outfit was more my style than hers.

I look around the bathroom for some makeup to cover the obvious bruises on my arms. Opening a drawer, I see some. Not really sure what it is, I apply it. She's more tan than me so it comes off a bit bronze but it should do the trick.

Not really knowing what to do with the clothes she let me borrow from last night, I place them on her bed and walk downstairs. The smell increased with every step and soon enough I was stuffing my mouth with fluffy pancakes, eggs, and bacon. I don't think I've ever eaten this much breakfast, ever.

"Hey, we're going to the mall in about 30 minutes so hurry up." She smiled as she walked upstairs.

I just nodded my head since my mouth was full. After a few more bites I get full, so I ease the work on Lauren by cleaning up a little while she gets dressed. When she comes back down, we get in her car and drive to the mall.

When we arrive, we walk through the huge, glass doors and I probably seem like a foreigner by the way I'm looking around. I've never actually been inside a mall before. I'm usually forced to wait in the car while Christina goes in.

"Haven't you been to a mall before?" Lauren asks. Embarrassed, I shake my head no as I look down at my feet. A few seconds of silence pass before she speaks again.

"Well then, it's my duty as your best friend, to make this your most memorable day to the mall ever." She cheered.

"Wait b-but what about money? I don't have any, I didn't know we were coming."

"Don't worry about it! You are here as my guest, so I treat you today. Buy whatever you want." She said. Though she gave me permission, I felt kinda bad. I mean she doesn't have to do this.

"Stop thinking so much, come on I have a list of stores to go to!" She said dragging me by the wrist.

About two hours later, we've already been to an array of stores, each one different from the previous. We were now in Victoria's Secret, which I'm not so excited about. It's awkward because there are some guys in here, who I'm assuming are dads, brothers, or boyfriends.

"How about this one?" Lauren suggested, holding up a 3 piece set that was extremely revealing and looked super uncomfortable. I really didn't want it but she was already wasting money and time on me so I just nodded and smiled. She cheered as she found more bras and underwear. She even picked up a few more...scandalous pieces before we checked out. I definitely would not have any occasion to wear such clothing but as long as Lauren was happy then I guess it's whatever.

"Hey, are you hungry?" Lauren asked as we carried our bags.

"Yeah, what were you thinking?"

"I don't know." She shrugged.