Chapter 24

Derek POV

Dad said, "I still find it surprising that you chose to invite someone over."

"Like, a genuine lady?" Mom inquired. "Derek, I always thought you had a vivid imagination as a child; you may be seeing a lady."

I said, "Yes, mother, that is a genuine lady."

To get me through this evening, I would require a big drink.

"So you're not going to get your helper some clothes so he can pass for a woman? You two are together all the time." Grandma told me.

I argued, "No, grandmother, she's genuine."

She had to be sincere, indeed? There has to be a genuine person there someplace below all those silicone breast and lip injections.

"Are you one of those wealthy guys that pay ladies to be with them, please?" Lucy laughed.

Dad said, "I don't know why you still distrust our son—he has my nice looks." "Those were the days, I recall when I was his age. Every woman I..."

His idea was cut short as Mom scowled at him.

"I find it surprising that he chose to attend," Mom said, shifting the topic