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Chapter Sixteen

Author: Maria-Grace
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STACY

The rush started when we were done crafting up what our space would look like.

We had made a list two nights before we left, a list of everything we thought we would need. From a mirror to coffee maker, clothe hangers, stickers and even as little as a shelf set up. My books needed to have their space and Lisa needed to be able to dance in the bathroom and watch herself as she did it. Now that we were here, we were reviewing everything.

“I still want the bean bags,” Lisa said. She placed her hand on the door frame and pushed her body out. “Hi.” Lisa was getting someone.

“Lisa, come on just close the door. We’re having a family meeting here.”

Lisa looked back at me with her mouth parched and open. “A family meeting? I’m just trying to socialize.”

“You’re getting distracted,” I said, tapping my pen on my notepad.

The window still was about to be my most favorite part of this room. I picked it over the empty black seat, draping my leg to meet the chair so I could twirl it in t
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