You Don't Know Me Anymore — Episode 9

The second I push open the classroom door, every conversation stops. A girl in the front row just stares at me. Her mouth is open. No sound comes out.

up. Tala? Is that actually you? I smile. Who else would it be? She lowers her but she's practically screaming. Where the hell did you go this summer? This is insane! But she's practically screaming. Before I can answer, a stir rises at the classroom door. Corinne is here.

Her honey blonde hair falls perfectly over her shoulders. Her makeup is flawless. A few girls are gathered around her, like always. She walks in, smiling.

Then she sees me. The smile disappears from her face. She looks me over. My eyes.

My nose. My jawline. My waist. I look up at her and smile.

Morning, Corinne. Corinne doesn't answer. I know that look. Vision.

Jealousy. Judgment. Before first period even starts, someone drops a candid photo of me into the class Holy crap. Talia really changed.

How much weight did she lose? Her face looks half the size. Don't tell me that's just diet and exercise. I'm not buying it.