MILDRED Vanessa and I remained quiet in the room staring out the window together. It was a difficult time for us. I realized we had much in common. We were both runts, our mates didn't want us and we were very kind at heart. "I'm scared Alexis might hear Chase and I are fated. It's going to be very tough for me if she does." Vanessa mumbled. "You know Alexis?" I asked, thinking of the very beautiful girl who clung to Chase's side on occasions. My friend was not a match with her preppy exterior but Vanessa had what was on the inside and that was the most important thing. "My mom used to babysit her at times. We at some point became friends. She liked Chase," she glanced at and said with the tiniest voice, "I liked Chase too." She chuckled and remained quiet. "It's not hard to n