Nicole Harper ~•~ Thankfully, the only meal we were supposed to have together was dinner. Everyone had breakfast whenever they felt like it. After waking up the next morning, I stayed upstairs for the longest time and when I was sure my new stepfather would be at work, I finally went down to eat. My mom had told me that he was busy with work and was barely at home and I held on to that, but I still rushed my breakfast. After breakfast, I showered, got dressed, and was out of the house. I hailed a taxi and gave the driver the address to Rhea’s house. Thankfully, she wouldn’t be starting her internship until next week. When I arrived, I knocked on the door, glad that Rhea was the one who opened. She squealed when she saw me, throwing her arms around me. “Oh my god, Nicole! It’s been so

