60. Coming out
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By the time I reach home, my doubts about Natalie, along with my anxiety about my due talk with Dad, make my stomach churn. I sent Natalie a quick text to make myself feel better and head inside to see June sitting in the living room. I saw Dad’s car in the driveway so I know he did take rest of the day off.
June smirks at me, but I am not amused. I wonder how my parents will entertain themselves when I am gone to college. Will they subject June to the same s**t I usually face? I would love to see that.
“Oh, honey... You are home early!” Mom welcomes me with an extra cheerful voice. “Do you want something to eat?”
I shake my head and ask, “Where is dad?”
She goes quiet then says, “In the study… Listen to him patiently Jacob, it’s for your own good.”
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