Mona is a senior in high school dealing with a distant mother, ex’s, and life. She hides what her life is really like from her friends at her fancy school. She’s left to take care of herself while her mother struggles with addiction. While trying to keep her life on the right path she starts getting harassing notes. She also notices her abusive ex running into her a lot more than normal. Mona meets a boy who understands what it’s like to be poor around the upper class, and they get close while Mona’s life seems to be against her.

It Could Get Worse

This chapter is for mature audiences only. It contains strong themes of suicide, trauma, and mental anguish. If you think any of these themes will be overwhelming or triggering don’t read or read with caution. Leave a comment if you need a summary of the chapter because of the mature themes. 


 I awoke to my dad rushing into my room. He shook me awake and laughed when he saw the shock in my eyes. “Get up girl! Why am I up before you? It’s your birthday, not mine.” I grumble and try to hide under my blanket. He reveals the cupcake hidden behind his back. The taste of cake and the sting of sugar makes my mouth water. I scramble trying to sit up. “Happy Birthday to you.” He starts to sing his knee planted into the mattress. 


 “Wait dad! Don’t we have to wait for mom?” The smile on his face falls for a second. He quickly recovers and pinches my cheek. 


Last Goodbye