Dear, Mona.

An Unexpected Test

At the time, I figured I was sick of what happened, being confronted by both Shawn and Mark... Well, It did make me sick to my stomach but I couldn't believe I was in a situation like this. I also had no idea what was to come.

(Twinkle in her bathroom.)

Oh god... I'm so nauseous. This situation must be really getting to me. Something just doesn't feel right--

(Knocking at the door.)

Mrs.  Rae:  Sweetheart, are you okay in there? Can I come in?

Twinkle:  Sure, mom!

Mrs. Rae:  [Walks in]  Are you sick?

Twinkle:  I'm fine, my stomach just feels a little off.

Mrs. Rae:  I can imagine and I couldn't help but notice there are two boys outside... they're still out there waiting for you.

Twinkle:  [Putting hands on hips]  Ugh. I don't know what to do, I got myself in such a bad situation.

Mrs. Rae:  So, things were going well with Shawn but then Mark showed up again.

Twinkle:  To put it simply, yes and I'm so confused. I was finally putting what happened with Mark behind me, I was moving on.

Mrs. Rae:  Life has a way of throwing a wrench in the best laid plans. Do you want me to tell them to go home?

Twinkle:  [Thinking]  Well... 

My shirt is stained and I feel disgusting.

Twinkle:  Wait, mom, let me change first.

In the bedroom...

Hm, what should I wear? [Changes into sweater.]  

Twinkle:  That's better :D

(Mrs. Rae walks in.)

Mrs. Rae:  Doesn't look better to me, I thought you liked these boys-

Twinkle:  Well, I feel too sick to dress up.

Mrs. Rae:  Fair enough. Now, what about Mark and Shawn?

Twinkle:  I feel like I have to explain... at least to one of them.

I need to talk to Mark and Shawn but... who should my mom bring in first?

Twinkle:  Can you invite Shawn in, please?

Mrs. Rae:  Sure. I'll tell Mark you're not ready to see him right now.

Twinkle:  And tell him I'm sorry.

Mrs. Rae:  I will.

Twinkle:  Thank you. :)   I'll meet Shawn in the kitchen.

(Twinkle waited for Shawn downstairs...)

Shawn:  Are you alright?

Twinkle:  I'm okay. Just a bit overwhelmed.

Shawn:  I don't want to overwhelm you, I want to understand what you're going through.

Twinkle:  I'm so sorry I hurt you, Shawn. You've been nothing but nice to me, even now, you're giving me another chance.