Chapter 16

Amanda's POV

School that day went by in a blur. The only thing that seemed interesting was the school's debate preparation I was currently handling. I was going to be the lead speaker and to say I was nervous would be an understatement, I was downright jittery.

Of course, I'd already spoken in some debate shows in the past but this is the largest because several schools across the state would be converging in our grand hall. The debate would be holding the following week and preparations were already in top gear.

"Babe, cut it out. You're feeling nervous." Emily chuckled.

The girls were currently at lunch break, discussing about the debate.

"Can you blame be Em? This is by far going to be the biggest I've ever participated in." I smiled

"But you'll do great. I'm sure about that." Leslie giggled.

"Les, how's your dad doing?" Emily asked.

Ever since her mother's death, Leslie's father had been trying to hold on to the last remnant of sanity he had. Even a blind man could see how much t