Trauma

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The newspaper said it hadn't been easy for Zach. Formerly he had belonged to a gang in Chicago,but he couldn't take it anymore. Despite his best intentions ,he still had trouble avoiding conflicts. Gun firing has also taken place.

SECRETS you know teens keep secrets.

Regina reading the newspaper.

"What the fuck is wrong with Zach

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"What the fuck is wrong with Zach. He no longer seems the one I used to know.". - Regina

Regina calls Payton immediately.

Phone rings..

Payton is sleeping with all clothes over him and in the messiest room ever.

Payton is too tired to pick up. His glance fell upon his phone and then he jumps off from his bed when he sees that it's Regina's .

"OMG Regina is calling"-Payton

He is so excited that when he goes to close the door he hurts his toe as he hits the door and falls down.

"Hello Payton"- Regina

"Hi"- Payton

"Payton, why didn't you tell me about Zach?"- Regina

"What there's nothing you need to know"- Payton

"I have read the newspaper I know everything."- Regina

"Oh didn't he tell you about.....um the ...the"- Payton

"What the hell are you talking about."- Regina

"Okay my dad is calling I'll talk to you later."- Payton knows that if he tells Regina about what Zach has done she will hate him forever. He is keeping it hidden for as long as he can.

Regina is worried about Zach. They both have been true friends since kindergarten.

Regina goes home.

"Mom ! Where are you"- Regina

"What the hell do you want. I am busy with work don't you see that. I am so worried about our business. Your dad has been sleeping the whole day. I have to look after so much."- Regina

"Mom today I won a basketball match against saint mary and we are going to be competing at the state level"- Regina

" Why didn't you clean your room"- Mom

" I had early morning practice. My legs are sore. I feel exhausted."- Regina

"Aunt may told me you were out there hanging out with friends and not at practice. Is this true?"

" I'm Yess but ...I went for a minute. It doesn't even matter."

"Teacher Susan called me and she told me about your behaviour. You are skipping classes!"

"Mom ! Why are you screaming at me It's been a minute since I'm home can't you just stop talking to me. I am getting good grades. I have not done anything stupid or engaged in some troublesome. I didn't even do anything" - Regina

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