21 - Draw the Line

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// Draw the Line // TWENTY – ONE GAVIN CARTER “So… How’s your first day at your new workplace and school?” Dad asked awkwardly making me feel like I had to save them and himself from further embarrassment. I jumped making Dad jump in surprise, “Dad! How could you ask them when you never even ask about mine?” I say dramatically making mom chuckle at my antic that she instantly detected. He sighed and turned to me forcefully, “I don’t ask you because it probably the usual.” I gasped touching my chest for emphasis on the feign pain I was pretending to be feeling, “I actually have news…” I trailed. He raised an eyebrow in slight interest, “Let’s hear it then.” Everyone’s eyes went to me. Fuck! I didn’t think this one through! I looked around meeting the eyes of each of my family membe

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