Anabel's POVI was looking at the walls tiredly when Rick's message popped up on my phone. He said Melissa, Lexie, Samantha, Manuela, and probably Catherine would come talk to me. I perked up at that - it would keep me from dwelling on how my father would punish me this time.The girls didn't take long to arrive, and just as Rick had predicted, Catherine was with them. They showed up cheerful, with big smiles and a box of chocolate cupcakes."Hey, Anabel, how are you doing?" Melissa seemed to be the group's leader, the one who organized everything, led the charge, and delegated tasks."I'm fine, Melissa. How about you guys?""We're worried about you!" Catherine stopped in front of me and studied my face. "Those dark circles tell me you had a rough night.""No, Rick made sure the night wasn't rough." I smiled."Maybe so, but your day looks terrible! Look at this fashion disaster, people. What is this? You could fit three of you in those clothes." Samantha came closer, laughing. "No way,
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