Page 35 of Twisted Truths

Umm, no. Stanley was out for blood

Tara

Well at least the goat is smart

Me

What’s that supposed to mean?

Tara

I came by and you were busy

Me

=O

Tara

What about him dating Victoria?

Me

I don’t think he’s into her

Tara

I don’t want to see you get hurt

Me

Maybe he’ll break up with her?

Tara

And if he doesn’t?

Me

After today? I’m pretty sure he will

Tara

I swear if he treats you like shit tomorrow at school I’m chucking my shoes at him

Me

If he treats me like shit he deserves what he gets

I sat back on the couch with a sigh.

Please let him be different.

After I cooked dinner, I locked up the goats and then showered before finishing my homework. My phone didn’t ring and no other messages came in.

Grandpa came into my room and sat on the edge of my bed. “I know I didn’t give you any more to go on.”

“Why don’t you like them?” I closed up my books and put them back into my bag.