CHAPTER 19: LEAVING FOR CALIFORNIA

"I need no fucking body!!" Cecelia said to herself as she started to pack for her journey. It still hurt her deeply that all her grandmother could say was "better" when she was probably going to be gone for a while. She even believed in Veronica and not her. "Hii," someone said behind her, causing her to startle. She turned and saw it was Sarah. There was no need to ask how she got in; Grandma must have let her in. "Hello," she replied. She focused on the clothes she arranged, neglecting or expecting Sarah to tender her apologies. "You know you can't stay mad at me, right?" Sarah abruptly said, causing Cecelia to smirk while she just continued packing. "Really? You aren't going to talk to me?" Sarah asked, tapping Cecelia so she could face her. She pouted and smiled while rubbing her palms together like she was saying a prayer. "What exactly are you doing?" Cecelia asked as she chuckled at Sarah's childish act. "I'm Getting my friend to forgive me. I'm sorry that came off as inse