"THE FINAL CHAPTER."
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Campbell West Cade has been through a lot of trauma in her seventeen years. Her mother left her, her father went to prison, she was placed into an abusive home, was attac...
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"SO WHAT DO YOU THINK?" Madison asked me as I opened my locker.
"A slumber party sounds fun. Plus it might help me remember things about you guys," I answered, putting my books in the locker.
"Yay! Saturday night can't come fast enough!" Madison exclaimed with a tiny clap.
"Are you still volunteering at the hospital this afternoon?" Nichole asked me, leaning against the row of lockers.
I nodded,"Yeah. Lisa said I used to love it, and I love kids."
"I hope you have fun," Jordan told me.
"Thanks," I thanked her as my phone chimed. I looked at the device to see Lisa texted me.
Outside waiting. -Mom
"I gotta go. My ride is out front, but I'll see you guys tomorrow," I said, sliding my phone back into my pocket.
"Bye, Campbell," they said as I shut my locker.
I walked out of the double doors, and I recognized Lisa's car parked at the curb. I walked over to the vehicle, and I opened the door.
Throwing my bag in the floorboard, I climbed into the car, shutting the door behind me. Lisa gave me a smile when she saw me.
"How was school?" She asked me as I buckled my seatbelt.
"It was good."
My day was fine, but every since lunch yesterday I haven't spoken to Brent. He is hidden something from me, but he won't tell me. I think they are all hiding something from me.
"Ross will be at the hospital if you need anything, and you will ride home with him around 5:30. At the time, the boys should be arriving home, too," Lisa informed me as she drove away from the school.
"The girls are wanting a slumber party Saturday night. Can they come?" I asked her, keeping my eyes on my hands.
"Of course. The girls are always welcomed at the house," Lisa responded, surprising me.
I thought for sure she would say no. I was never allowed to have slumber parties or have friends over at Malcom's house.
"Awesome," I said, looking out the window. I wasn't feeling talkative right now.
Thirty minutes later, Lisa parked into the hospital parking lot. She stopped the engine, and I unbuckled my seatbelt.
"I'll see you later, I guess," I said, opening my car door.
"See ya later. Have fun. Love you," Lisa said as I stepped out in the cold air.
I gave her a tight smile before shutting the door. I put my hands in my jacket to keep them from freezing to death as I made my way to the hospital's entrance.
