Things are rapidly getting worse for Neela

A little before 3 p.m., Neela arrived at the restroom in question. Yasmin, Mel and Lisa were already waiting for her. "So, there you are. Right on time. Come inside with me." The four walked into the restroom. "Leave your backpack by the door!" commanded Yasmine.

"I have read your letter and realize why it is so important to you. Your thank you speech for the prize you will receive in an hour. I understand why you're all about it. And what everything is, we are about to find out. We'll start simple, you can give your shoes and socks back to Mel and Liza and then we'll talk further.

Neela undid the zippers of her ankle boots again and took them off. She had already left her socks off so once again she was barefoot, only this time on a cold toilet floor.