Hopes in Hiding

Hopes in Hiding — page 5 — Because I only found out about it yesterday said the girl She walked in and waved I’m Cassidy Clemson I looked her up and down She was taller than Layla and at least four inches taller than the rest of us Her hair was in a tight bun It was the same color as my cat midnight black I had never seen such dark hair or a bun so ginormous Her thick bangs went straight across her forehead There wasn’t a hair out of place She was pretty even though eyeliner mascara pink blush and lipstick caked her face No one here wears makeup Ever I noticed her perfectly manicured nails right away I glanced down at my own nails and then shoved my hands behind my back Layla hoisted Cassidy’s designer suitcase onto a chair You’re all set Thanks Layla Could you please fetch me some iced tea She glanced around the room 8

Hopes in Hiding — page 6

Hopes in Hiding — page 7 — and zoomed in on the bathroom door And maybe draw me a bath so I can freshen up Layla stiffened Fetch you some iced tea Draw a bath She narrowed her eyes Um Maybe you misunderstood I’m Aunt Jane’s assistant But She paused for a second I don’t fetch things Even for her Cassidy slapped her forehead OMG I’m sooooooo embarrassed I’m sorry It was just a joke And I suppose not a very funny one Ainsley snorted Good one I’m Ainsley She pointed to me That’s Ryleigh and Khadija is the one who hasn’t learned how to whisper yet Khadija blew raspberries I pointed to her bunk That’s yours We can help you put your sheets on We make our own beds Cassidy asked Layla patted her on the back This is Storm Cliff Stables Not the Four Seasons Hotel And FYI we don’t have a single bathtub at camp 10

Hopes in Hiding — page 8 — Sorry She slammed the door behind her Cassidy poked her head into the bathroom Well who needs a tub anyway Right It was obvious the new girl had a lot of money Ainsley thought so too So you’re rich huh Nice rich or spoiled rich I tried to cover her mouth Ainsley Khadija glared at Ainsley So rude Cassidy shrugged Nah I’m not rich She didn’t sound too convincing So this is it huh I nodded Yep Home sweet home We’ve lived here for four years Until this year it just had one bunk and a single bed She lowered her eyes Sorry Oh don’t be sorry The Three Horseketeers love having a fourth bunkmate I opened my desk drawer and pulled out a box And this is for you The second I’d heard a new girl was coming I 11

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