The Wrong Girl — Episode 5

Ms. Vaughn lunged from my phone. I dodged her hand and hung up. Another blow landed across my face you caused all this and you're still trying to hide it Don't think you're getting out of this. I run this town. I have people in the

Your trash family once I find them. I'll make them disappear too pathetic to even call your parents what they can't afford the gas Then where'd you get the nerve to push me? God? You're a joke. I Put my head down. My voice was quiet. My dad really can't come. I'm sorry Claire. It was my I shouldn't have pushed you.

I'll apologize in front of the whole school. I'll carry your bag for a year. You can hit me back. Just don't call the police.

I can't get expelled. Claire sneered. Richard lunged for my phone. You're negotiating now?

Give me the number. I'll talk to them myself. Emma, give Mr. Whitfield your phone. Now!

He grabbed. I clutched the phone to my chest and backed away. I went down on the tile. My knees cracked against it.

It hurt so much my eyes ran. I raised my hand and slapped myself. I sob, hitting myself again and again. Claire watched until there was blood in my cheek.