Minnie Jonson comes from the town of Miami, Fl. But she has been raised in Bronx, NY ever since the age of 2 . She was being raised by her half Haitian mother, and raised with two siblings.With her single mom, good education, and good health. She has a great life , but that turns upside down when she begins messaging a older guy on Facebook. And one day suddenly they meet up, and no ones knows.
"911, what's your emergency ?"
"My daughter has been missing for 24 hours"
" In order for a search warrant to be given out , she has to be missing for 48 hours"
" 48 hours ! My only daughter has been missing for a day . We looked everywhere for her . By now, she might be dead. I can't wait 48 hours. Fuck you mean ! "
"Ma'am , please calm down. Are you sure , she is not at a friends house or taking a walk ?"
" I have called all her friends, and a walk don't take 24 hours."
"Ma'am please call back after 48 hours. Have a nice day"
"How the fuck am I suppose to have a nice day. When my daughter missing ?"
Beep.Beeep. Beeepp. And she hung up the phone.
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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