Honk! Honk! A car horn popped from outside the house, compelling me to drop my toast and rush to the front porch. It was Mom with the biggest smile spreading across her face. She was driving an old model white Toyota Yaris. “What do you think? She asked bubbly. “Is this the car you were talking about?” I asked. “No. Actually, this is a better one but a little cheaper.” she winked. “Mom I thought we agreed. I see the vehicle first before you bought it?” “I thought you agreed that from now on you are going to be grateful for things that you don't have to pay for.” she snapped back as if annoyed. I stood in the driveway with my arms folded as if unimpressed. At the same time, she dangled the keys in front of me. “Go take it for a spin. Trust me you would be thanking me later that you

