At My Coming-of-Age Party, I Gave Her Away

The night before the school's coming-of-age gala, Brenda showed up with our class's scholarship student in tow and demanded I hand over my designer suit to him.

"Vivian's family can't afford a suit," she said, "and it's not like you'd miss one outfit. Oh, and your shoes too. And the watch. You're giving him those as well."

I laughed in disbelief. "The suit isn't enough? Now you want the watch and shoes too? What, just because he's broke I'm supposed to bankroll his entire life? Should I pay for his wedding and kids while I'm at it?"

Vivian Donaldson's expression darkened.