Jaded (Rock Star Trilogy)

conversations...
     
    We go to Stephan and Ethan's house for breakfast, and their mom goes all out. Bacon, eggs, fruit, toast, biscuits, gravy, and every kind of cereal known to mankind.
    “Please tell me you guys don't eat like this every morning,” I say, eying all the food.
    “We don't,” Ethan assures me. “Just on the weekends, and during the summer.”
    “Girls, don't worry. It's turkey bacon,” Sarah tells us, setting down a huge plate of bacon. “Less fat, and it's better for you.”
    “Thank you, Sarah,” I smile at her. “Have you met my sister, Bridgett?”
    “Yeah,” Bridgett answers for her. “We went shopping the other day while you were at school.”
    “How did I not know this?”
    Bridgett shrugs.
    “Well, I'm glad you found something to do while I'm at school,” I say. “It's got to be boring staying home all day.” I turn towards Sarah, and say, “I've told her she can take my car, but she always refuses.” I say it because I don't want her to think I'm making her stay home.
    “Your house is awesome, Scar. I could never get bored there,” she rolls her eyes at me, like I'm crazy. “And I'm not driving a car that costs more than a college education. What if I wreck it?”
    “That's what insurance is for. Besides, it's not like I couldn't afford another one. In fact, let me buy you your own car.”
    “ No ! Seriously. I came here to get to know you . I don't want to take anything from you. That isn't what this is about.”
    “I know,” I try to calm her down. “Seriously, Bridge, you're my sister , and I love you. I want to do this. It doesn't even have to be an expensive car. Anything you want is yours.”
    “I will not take something I didn't earn.”
    An idea hits me. “You could be my manager.”
    She laughs. “Yeah right. I have no experience, no college degree, nothing. I would have no clue what to do.”
    “It's easy! All you have to do is answer a phone and keep things organized. Make sure I don't double book anything.” I am suddenly getting excited. “Since I'm on break, it's not too crazy right now. Once I start back next year, I will hire you an assistant.”
    “That's an excellent idea,” Ethan says, reminding me there are other people in the room.
    “Let me think about it,” she says.
    “Take your time,” I smile. “It's a huge decision. Just let me know what you decide.”
    “Ok.” She nods. “Tell me, are all breakfast conversations always this crazy?”
    Everybody laughs, and we start eating the ginormous breakfast.
     
    10:43 am
    Scum bag
     
    After breakfast, Bridgett and I go home to take showers. Stephan and Ethan are going to come over to hang out later, and we are going to watch movies.
    I'm about to head to my room to take a shower when I hear Bridgett. It sounds like she's sick. I walk to her room and try to twist her bathroom doorknob, but it's locked.
    I knock on the door. “Bridgett? Are you ok?”
    A few seconds later, I hear the toilet flush and she opens the door. “I'm fine.” She leans over the sink and splashes water on her face.
    “What's wrong, Bridgett? You can talk to me about anything.”
    She looks at me with tears in her eyes, and I can tell that she is going to open up to me. “When I was 14, I had an eating disorder. I was able to hide it for two years. I was careful not to throw up at home, or around friends. Once my parent's found out, they got me help. I spent three months in a psychiatric hospital. After that I was better, and I haven't made myself throw up in almost three years. And then I caught my boyfriend of two years cheating with my college roommate. Since then, I've been sick again. I don't want to. I hate this part of me. But it makes me feel better, Scarlett. I don't want to miss him anymore.”
    “That guy is a scum bag for what he did to you.” I couldn't help the tears that fell from my eyes. My sister ... my BEST FRIEND ... was hurting. It hurt me to see her hurting. “But you are so much better than this.”
    She begins to sob at my words, and I hug her tightly.
    “I will help you, I promise,” I whisper in her ear. “No matter what, I will always be here for you.”
    “I know. I'm sorry that I let you down.”
    “You didn't,” I promise her. “Just please, don't keep anything from me anymore. You are the most important person in the world to me. I am going to help you. No judgment.”
    “Thank you.”
     
    I call Stephan and let him know that Bridgett isn't feeling well. The