VERONA SIGHED. It was a lazy Sunday afternoon, and she had nothing to do. She could bake or cook, but she didn't really feel like that.

She sent a quick text to Katrina.

Do you want to watch La La Land with me? I'm bored

Katrina's reply flashed back in a few seconds.

No, there's a cute guy here. 

Ok. Send pics I want to see
But who will I watch La La Land with?

Ask Roman.

He has a girlfriend

It's just a movie

I don't want Emilia thinking otherwise

emilia doesn't CARE OKAY SHUT UP NOW I'M GOING IN FOR THE BOY

"Mom!" Verona screamed from her spot on the couch, "Do you want to watch La La Land with me?"

Mrs. Wang called back, "No, ask your friend Roman."

Verona sighed again. She saw how it was. Whenever she needed company, her mother and Katrina abandoned her. She shook her head as she reached for her phone to text Roman.

Do u want to watch La La Land with me at 2pm? 

What's that?

A musical

I don't like musicals

Blasphemous

It has Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling

I LOVE RYAN GOSLING.

RYAN GOSLING IS AMAZING.

He plays piano in this one

I'm coming right now

Can we go get portillos?

If you pay for my movie ticket, I'll buy you portillos.

Okay, the usual pls

Ok, be there in twenty. Can you bring  snacks?

Yeah, I'll bring some popcorn

Can you bring some m&ms then?

Ok, I got some Skittles and Whoppers too.

Outside.

It's raining, I'll throw open the door for you so you don't get wet. Just run into the car. 

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