Chapter 9

"Hanna, are you ready?" My mother yells from downstairs "Yeah, give me a second" I yell back as I continue to scrutinize my outfit in the mirror I'm wearing a pink silk dress that is being held by a set of thin spaghetti straps. I paired the ensemble with a few pieces of silver jewelry as well as white Nike's since I'm not in the mood to wear heels. I quickly pull my wavy blonde hair into a high ponytail before grabbing my purse and walking out of my bedroom. As I descend down the stairs I notice that it's only my parents standing near the door. "Where are Isabella and Haley?" I ask as I walk up to them "They're with Carolina for the next two days" my mom answers with a smile Is she serious, right now? My sisters don't have to go to this dinner, but I have to?! This is completely unfair. "Then why do I have to go to this dinner?" I ask them "Because she has a daughter, your age, that you could try and befriend" my mom tries to encourage "But, mom-" I begin to say only to be