Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

"I wouldn't drop the charges, not in a million years. I'm not some saint. After what

you did to me, you really think I'd just let it go? Keep dreaming."

She'd been drugged.

Six men had attacked her-violated her-and they'd even recorded it.

It was sick. Unforgivable.

Carolyn shook with anger, her whole body trembling. She'd never thought the woman she called her best friend would actually help hurt her like this.

When Carolyn made it clear she wasn't backing down, Cindy-still on her knees- suddenly stopped. She snapped her head up, her eyes cold and full of hate.

"Can't drop the case, huh?" Cindy's face twisted, nothing like the scared, pitiful girl from a minute ago.

see me as a friend? All these years, you handed me your leftovers, your old clothes, your used purses and makeup. What did you take me for? Your trash

at her, stunned, her brows

that? I knew your family had a hard time, so I tried to help. I'd always buy extra snacks so I could share with you. You think those were just my leftovers? And the clothes-I bought them in your size on purpose

me." Carolyn's voice broke, tears streaming down her cheeks. "I

be grateful for your scraps, right? You

me your maid. Your lapdog. Your ugly sidekick, just there to make you look better. Don't pretend you never heard them. You knew you liked it, didn't you? Having mes the ugly duckling next to you, made you look even more perfect. Carolyn, you're

empty, her heart heavy

wave of dizziness hit her.

her. “Ms. Witt,

head, looking

...

they left the police station, Carolyn's eyes were blank, her face expressionless—like a puppet with its

car, then turned to Brooklyn, who was