Chapter 6
After a moment’s pause, I say, “We have plenty of time. Why don’t we go to both?”
Denise smiles. “You’re so smart.” Tara and Mindy look befuddled. After a bit more discussion we settle on Hot Topic. Mindy seems to be more assertive than Tara. We wander over to the store, where, following Denise’s lead, the girls find things for me to try on.
“Oh, look! This is perfect for you.” Denise hustles toward me, with a pair of hip hugger jeans and cute cropped top with a sparkly heart decal.
“Honestly, you shouldn’t,” I say. “I didn’t bring any money.”
Mindy and Tara float about, holding items up and posing before the large mirrors. Despite my protests, they keep recommending clothes for me to try on. They don’t seem to understand that I have no money.
Sitting on a chair tucked in a
