I didn’t leave my room all day. I didn’t want to encounter Alexander or Arlette. Around five in the afternoon, Mary came into my room and told me I needed to start getting ready because the guests would be arriving soon. With no other choice, I went to the closet to find something to wear. Honestly, I didn’t have much clothing.

A red strappy dress caught my attention, and I decided to wear it. Of course, I would wear a matching jacket to cover my bruises. I left the dress on the bed and went st