Alandra I was sitting on Victorias' room floor. She was rummaging through her drawers and handed me a set of pink and fuzzy pajamas. I sniffled and murmured thanks. She nodded to me, and I got up without another word and made my way to her bathroom. Victoria had a bathroom that was attached to her room that had one of those spa-like tubs. As much as the tub was calling to me, I opted for the shower. I avoided the mirror as much as possible, knowing full well how I must've looked. I peeled my clothes off and stepped into the shower, turning the water as hot as I could bear it. I undid the buns, and let my hair fall down. With my head under the water, I let the sobs rake through my body again. My mother, my sweet mother, who never put her hands on me once in my life, h