"By the way, are you taking Chelsea? It will be your last chance to take her anywhere decent before you graduate." I already asked her. We'll be going...to her place later, so you and Hildy can have the whole place to yourself."Jim thought a moment while he finished off his Chianti. He poured himself another glass and filled up Rich's glass, too."So you and Chelsea are becoming a couple, too."Rich held up his hand like a traffic cop."Whoa," he said, "for us it's strictly recreation. I'm heading. “So you and the Principal are going to give up on the school,” I shout. I am standing now and I’m mad. “Principal Gallegos has me start a Non-Bully group, but you and her want to run from Bullies! Fuck you! If you and Principal Gallegos gives up, I’m going back to Willow Academy and I’ll take my sister with me.”I storm out of the office and head to try outs.We are released for lunch and I hop on my bike and head to Martina’s house. I knock on the door and wait as her mother answers.“George,”. Cindy looked startled, as if suddenly realizing that Winn and I were there. Thank you for trusting us with it. Well keep your confidence. Cindy lunged at me, pulling me into a strong hug, holding me like she was drowning. I could feel her tears on my shoulder. I never told anyone what I saw, she said. I just wanted out. They were generous about the money, to keep me quiet. Releasing me, she smiled at Winn as she turned to hug Pam. Im sorry, baby. I couldnt tell you what your daddy did. Im. I asked her, “Are you going to play Holi wearing a nightie?”Mom: No, I will wear a kurti or a t-shirt.I said, “Ok,” and I came out of the kitchen, and went and sat in the hall.After a while, all the relatives and neighbors came to our house. I asked them to sit in the hall and went to the kitchen to help mom serve them breakfast.After breakfast, I told everyone to go to the garden and start playing Holi. Mom and I went into the room to change our clothes. I wore a simple t-shirt, short pants.