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[img]https://66.media.tumblr.com/81b768b4c3f3cf74352496e1998456b9/378c1aad82e5c399-e6/s540x810/82ba3eade840598afbaa47ffd52f4eeb0956534a.gifv[/img]
[color=#B96D4D]▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂[/color][/center][indent][indent][indent]Truth be told, calling her father to catch him up on what was going on was the very last thing that was on Ramona's mind, but after walking past numerous devastated students who practically screamed through their phones at their parents, the young woman decided that she might as well keep him updated. After all, it was most of his money that secured her a position there, so why not? It didn't come as much of a surprise to Mona when her father picked up on the first ring, as if he'd been waiting for her to contact him. Andre Martin rarely missed one of his daughter's calls; It was pretty safe to say that he'd begun to miss Mona a whole lot more than she missed being back home. [color=gray]"Well, if it isn't my [i]beautiful[/i] Mona!"[/color] her father said, his voice booming from the other end of the call. [color=gray]"Finally starting to miss your old man?"[/color]

[color=#B96D4D]"Of course I miss you, Dad,"[/color] Mona said, a half-grin appearing on her lips as she shook her head. [color=#B96D4D]"I miss you and Mom every single day. You know that I'd call more often if I weren't so... busy."[/color]

[color=gray]"Busy, huh?"[/color] Andre Martin said, a hint of skepticism evident in his tone. [color=gray]"Busy with all of your schoolwork, or busy going to something you kids call the 'Great Bash' and landing yourself on Academic Probation?"[/color]

As soon as her father spoke those words, Mona couldn't help but curse under her breath and roll her eyes. Of course he already knew. [color=#B96D4D]"But... how...?"[/color]

[color=gray]"You should already know how fast word travels around in this family,"[/color] Andre responded, letting out a brief laugh. [color=gray]"Pretty sure Chanel heard about it from one of her friends first. Then she [i]may[/i] have mentioned it earlier this morning when she stopped by..."[/color] Of course it was Aunt Chanel. As much as Mona loved the woman, she knew that once she got word of something as serious as the situation Mona was currently in, it was only a matter of time before her father found out about it too. It took a few moments for Ramona to figure out what to say next, but she was cut off before she could utter the first two words. [color=gray]"I thought we agreed that you'd start taking your life more seriously now that you're in college, Ramona. You can't just keep this 'I don't give a fuck about anything' attitude and think that you're gonna go far... Your mom and I aren't gonna support you financially forever."[/color]

[color=#B96D4D]"But I [i]am[/i] taking my life seriously,"[/color] Ramona said as she aimlessly walked around the courtyard, her eyes lingering for a second on Jasper and Ty as they stormed in Nate's direction. [color=#B96D4D]"So I'm not allowed to have fun anymore? Hell, even if I'd stayed in my room that night, I still would've ended up on probation just like the rest of the Junior class! It's not like I'm the one who decided to get into a fist fight in the middle of what was supposed to be a good time."[/color] As she and her father exchanged a few more words, Mona couldn't help but grow angry. This was ruining [i]everything[/i].

[color=gray]"Just make sure you keep me updated, Ramona. And stay focused, [i]please.[/i]"[/color] Her father said at the end of their conversation, before ending their call without even hearing Mona say her goodbyes.

It was after then that Mona realized that she'd lost her appetite. And instead of continuing on towards the cafeteria as usual, the young woman took a moment to re-tie her shoelaces before starting on another jog around campus. Maybe then, after pushing her limits, would she be able to clear her head.
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