MANDY POV

Oh, the unrequited love. It truly hurts. I was unable to hide it. I cried in front of the driver, I cried in front of mom and I cried in front of the mirror.

I felt doubly betrayed, by Mark and by Steph.

Mom allowed me twenty minutes alone sobbing in the bathroom, then she came knocking.

“Mandy, I´ll really give you space if that´s what you want. But I´m here with some mother´s arms ready to hug you.”

I chose that. I opened the