Leaving that lonely place
So there they were, chatting away with Auntie. I felt nothing. It was like my brain was a blank canvas. Even trying to daydream about Jennifer didn't work. "Hey, is that your girlfriend?" my cousin asked, all curious-like. "Huh? No way!" I shot back, annoyed. "That's our cousin. That's your big sis Jennifer," I introduced her, no hesitation. Jennifer and I stayed apart all day. She was in the kitchen with Auntie. Auntie handed me some cash for my fare home and told me to go. I didn't argue. I didn't even say goodbye to Jennifer or look back at her. I felt like a lost soul. ... Back to reality. As I turned the gate lock, I heard footsteps from the kitchen. The door opened, and it was Dadoy. "Bro, why'd you leave me hanging?" We clapped our hands together in greeting. "I took Kate
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