5-Lying Is Bad For The Soul

I told mom that Belinda set 5 cakes on fire, I told her that I would take care but apparently she came to make sure everything was fine.

"Wait for me out here." I told him before closing the back door.

"Doesn't smell like something was burned here." Mom said while entering the kitchen.

"Well, you came 30 minutes late, I told you I got it under control." I answered her.

"Well, sue me for worrying." She retorted. I just chuckled.

"I guess my day off isn't happening. I'll take the next Saturday off." I sighed.

"Only you." She chuckled. She gave me a hug and then made her way out. I waited till she was out of view and then open the door.

"Is there a reason I had to hide here?" He asked while walking inside again.

"Well, my parents saw you in the news getting freed and they're worried that you will target me." I replied.

"So they're judging me, like everyone else?"

"I think they worry too much, that it blinds them." I said truthfully.

"Yeah." He said while walking closer to me till I was