Chapter 16

16: Party <>> When I go to my hotel room, I sink into the bed and sleep for hours. I cover my face so Lena cannot notice the silent tears. I feel bad that Dad was sick, and I wasn’t around. But I feel worse that once again I am expected to fulfill a daughter’s duty. I am supposed to forget the heartbreak and betrayal and accept Caleb’s apology. Barely three words came out of his mouth. Still, I am supposed to forgive him and patch up with my sister. To present the united front in for the fuckin media. Maybe I shouldn’t… but I cannot help the pang of resentment in my heart. But I will do it. I will attend the party. Just tonight, and this will be over. I console myself. “You okay, sweetie?” Lena asks me. “Yea.. I need to attend a party tonight,” I get up and say. “Caleb and Nikkie will be there too…” I admit, with my shoulders slump. She frowns. “What! Why?” I sigh and explain everything to her. “Oh Girl! It’s not fair…” she takes a pause and says, “But you know what! It’s a cha

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