It was the most heartwarming meal she'd had since she arrived there.
When Maria returned to her room, Julie was already there. She was in a glittery pinkish leotard, pacing the length of her bed and blaring away on her mobile.
She didn't look pleased.
Maria's eyes quickly fell onto the ice-skating boots dumped carelessly on the floor. Oh! Does she do figure skating? That's remarkable.
She's never met a figure skater and smiled with respect and admiration for the young athlete when a rude voice jarred her back to reality.
“What's with that disgusting smile? Eeew! And why are you looking at my boots? Are you planning to take revenge or something?"
Maria froze and hastily whispered, “I wouldn't dare. You know I wouldn't."
“I thought so. My warning always works." Julie cast a th
