Zoe’s POVWhen we got home, Andrew was sitting on the stairs waiting for us. Once he saw us highlighting from the taxi, he ran up to us and held on to my leg.“Don’t disturb her, Andrew,” Mum scolded. “She needs to rest.”Andrew looked up at me worriedly and I gave him a wink just to assure him that I was fine. Mum unlocked the door and we all entered. Regina and Todd were at their usual hang-out spots and were not at home. Mum led me to my room and sat me down on the bed. There was long awkward silence since being as caring as she was now was very uncommon. “How are you feeling,” She asked as she sat on the bed with me. I shrugged. She sighed. “What were you doing with that girl?” She asked. 
I frowned at her question, hurt. And to think she actually cared when all she wanted to do was to interrogate me. “We went to the park,” I told her. “She is my friend.”
 “You are friends with a Callahan?” “So?” I moved away from her to look her in the eye. She had the same look of horror sh

Louis’ POVExpectedly, she was not at school today yet I found myself still searching through the hallway for any sight of her. I pushed her out of my mind at least that was what I wanted to do. Then I saw Sandra and remembered that I had seen her at the park. Her driver also followed the ambulance. She was with the posse, that included Jennie Hardings, Franky what’s-her-name, Lisa something. They were a group one would call the two bratty princesses and their servants. It was very apparent who was who. Jennie and Franky walked in front with pride in every step they took and how the other two were behind them with books and bags in their hands. My eyes strayed on Sandra Callahan. Yesterday, I did not even know her surname but her relationship with Zoe had roused my interest. I needed to talk to her. From what I was able to get from my inquiry in the hospital. Sandra’s younger sister had been bitten by a snake at the park. I was confused as to what that would have to do with Zoe endin

Zoe's POV"Regina!" Todd yelled again. "I hope this bitch Is not out whoring around.""You better hope not because I beat your ass right now," The man threatened."Come on, man you said next week," Todd complained. "Only if I get a nice bitch without chlamydia," He reminded. "You said the Rodriguez's mistress was your wife right?""Yeah...""Then where the hell is she?" The man yelled. "Come on man no need to get rough over two hundred bucks." "That can buy you with that much and still get change," he disparaged. "Okay, man," Todd said. "I'll find them,""You said the bitch has a daughter too," "Yeah, two," "I'll get a taste right?" I could tell he was smirking."Anything you want boss."“Teen?““Yeah and a hottie like her mother, a bit flat but she's getting there.““Um… too bad the grass is on the field already.““You into those kinda stuff?“ Todd tried his best to hide the disgust in his voice.““Boys and girls,” the man boasted. “At that age, there is no difference to me.“

Zoe's POVWhat had I done now? What did they want from me? My mind raced with questions. Before I could utter a word, Jennie spoke again. "Get the cake," Another student pushed a trolley that had a two-step cake. The cake was frosted with blood-red icing."Silence!" Jennie commanded. The muttering in the crowd stopped before then she turned to me again. "Zoe..." she called. I did not respond, only stared at her in horror. My mouth quivered in apprehension. Not this again. "Are you deaf?" she yelled. Startled, I murmured. "Yes...?" She creepily tilted her head. "You are not like your mother, are you? You are not a whore.""No.... no...." She smiled at me with no warmth. "That is awesome to hear and that is why I am throwing you this birthday party," Her gleeful voice carried a sarcastic undertone. "Thanks..." I said managing a nervous smile. "No worries, you deserve it," She turned to the crowd of students. "Doesn't she?""Yeah," The student said in unison and began to cackle

Minutes before... Louis' POV The elevator door opened with a bing and I stepped out, only to collide with someone. Before he could scurry away I held him by his collar. "Watch where you are going," I hissed in annoyance. What was a kid doing here in the first place? The little boy looked up at me and I recognized him instantly. It was Zoe's younger brother, only now his face was almost the same shade as his hair. He looked scared. Before I could let him go I heard a voice call out. "Hold him, please," I looked at the person and realized it was Sandra, running towards us. I held on to him even though he was squirming. She caught up, knelt and tried to get a hold of him but he remained resistant. "Please, Andrew..." She pleaded with him. "Sorry... "No, you promised it was a surprise birthday party..." He countered, with hurt in his eyes. "...For Ray," He sniffled. "What happened?" The mention of another male from the boy's mouth surged my interest and I could not help but blurt o