Rachael’s POV"Rachael!". Mom calls out, peeping through my door.I sit up, "Yes?""The Brooks requested that you be at their house by twelve today.""Why?"She hesitates, "I don't know. Wedding preparations or something like that".Of courseI glance at the clock. It's barely past nine. My chest tightens."Did Clinton say anything?" I ask,."No", she replies. "The message came through their office."I nod slowly, "Okay."She stays for a second longer, like she has more to say, then she leaves.I stand in front of the mirror longer than necessary, smoothing the front of my dress, practicing neutrality.I rehearse every smile, every nod, it's not like I needed to do much talking anyway.By eleven thirty, I'm dressed and quiet, staring out the car window.The Brooks' house was towering over me. The house looks the same, grand, imposing, beautiful intentionally. I step inside, following the maid into the sitting room, my heels echoing softly.I spot Clinton, leaning against the chair. Hi
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