“How dare you do this to me, you b***h?!” I was shocked to hear Allie’s scream, but I was even more surprised when I suddenly felt someone pulling my hair from the back. Everything happened so fast. Suddenly, I was down on the floor, and Garreth was trying to pull Allie away from me because she was the one pulling my hair. “Get off me!” I struggled under her, trying to push her off me. “Jelia!” I could hear Mom calling my name, also trying to get Allie off of me. “What the hell is your problem, Allie?” She was mad at her, and the next thing I know, she also resorted to pulling Allie’s hair. “Get off of my daughter!” Garreth held my arm as he pushed Allie away in full force. He helped me up and hid me behind his back. “Stop it, Allie!” His voice thundered as he blocked Allie, who

