Unraveling Selena by Marisa Maichel (black female authors TXT) 📕

“I remember it,” I said. “I was disgusted with Krauvas. No offense, Mason.”

“None taken. I was, too. I hate my father for what he did to Mom. She was really torn up about it. She let him have the house. She’s living in a one-room apartment with a bird and three cats. Their names are Mugsy, Fluffy, Beanie, and Lord Byron.”

“I’m guessing Lord Byron is the bird?” I asked.

“He’s one of the cats, actually. He’s a Maine coon like Shadowfang. Except he’s fatter. The bird is Mugsy.”

Epilogue

It was on New Year’s Eve, when Sarah was staying over like she had last year. She had just finished applying her makeup and stepped out in a beautiful blue dress. She looked like a superstar, especially with those five-inch heels. She was nearly standing on her toes.

Tonight, we were going to a party. Sarah’s hair had been curled and pretty makeup applied, and I smelled like men’s cologne and my hair had been brushed. The white tips were showing up again. I decided I’d never cut my hair that short again. I’d let it grow out. Of course, I couldn’t dye it; like I’ve said before, I’m allergic to hair dye. But maybe I could find some color spray and spray it black, like the rest of my hair.

The party would be at a club called Dream. Sarah would be singing there tonight. Singing again at the Holiday Ball made her realize that she needs to get used to singing in public. Of course, it was mostly Jordan’s fault that she had a breakdown that night.

As soon as we arrived, were greeted by Sarah’s clique, the Beautifuls, all wearing different-colored dresses. Ariella looked pretty in a peach dress. The owner, Darrell, introduced himself to me, and I to him. He led Sarah to the backstage, where she was to go on in two minutes. And when she stepped onto that stage and sang, she shone like a star.

Publication Date: 09-10-2018

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