ace.... "Hi, I'm....." at the same time I sai

my new room",

d her excitedly. Monica's smile faltered a little if I was

was confused.... "Oh nothing, I'm glad we're roommates" she stated

rstand and support me through the ups and downs of college life. I'm more than happy and content wit

elongings as Monica was out for class, the door

she introduced herself, extending her hand

gy. "Nice to meet you, Monica. I'm Tanya. I'm so thrilled to have a room

pected guide in Monica, who was a local. "Let me show you the h

e Monica shared stories of local legends. "This place holds the heart

nging stories of our childhoods. "You'll see, Shadowc

me to the best pastries in town. "Consider it a warm welcome,"

ges. Lisa and Janet, my insufferable bullies, started making sni

, stood up to them. "Why don't you focus on your ow

reserve the positive atmosphere we were building. Our evenings of exploring local

aw doesn't feel so bad," I a

. Let's keep exploring and make this

law but also a true friend who helped turn a n

etting to know each other. Monica seemed genuinely interested in my hobb

two girls who seemed to have it out for me on campus. "It's been so tough, Monica. I

some people can be. But let me assure you, you've got a friend in me.

ne who understands and supports me. I trusted Monica completely

udents. The bullies seemed to have toned down their harassment. I couldn't help

tions were revealed. As I entered the room, I overheard Monica talki

's too easy to manipulate her," Monica laughed

osed friend, was the mastermind behind all the torment I had endured. The

composed facade, hiding the hurt that gnawed at my insides. "Monica,

ly morphing from delight to panic. "Tanya, how much

can't believe that someone I trusted could be

uilt evident in her f

she was going to vomit from her treacherous lips,

ommate-helping me settle in, offering a listening ear, and shari

hang out here for a bit?" Monica asked casually, her eyes locking onto mine. I looked at the girls, not

aid...."Sure

, Tanya, we've been talking, and we think it's time for you to, uh, adjust your soc

ammered, "What do you mean?

bought into that? We just thought it would be amusing to see how long it took for you t

ere else or be prepared to die here

pants just yet darling, save that for

ve no money, I'm new here. How do you

ek or prepare a casket for your funeral". They all stood up and messed up my cor