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Seven - Threats and Lipsticks

“Claire, I was wondering if I could get a ride to the funeral home, it’s Owen’s viewing. I hope it’s an open casket. I want to see what they did with his thing.”

“I’m not free. You could ask Joyce to take you. She can drive grandpa’s old Buick,” I told grandma.

“Yeah. But she’s been crying a lot so that’s sort of a challenge. You’re not free?”

“Yes. I’m going on a date.”

“I thought you were engaged, why are you going on a date?”

“I’m going on a date with Nathaniel.”

“Susan! Claire is going out on a date with Nathaniel.”

“I can’t even keep a husband.” I heard Joyce sniffle in the background. I could hear the TV too and children yelling.

“That’s great! Ask her if he can come over for dinner on Friday.” Mum replied.

“What? No!” I yelled.

“You heard your mum, bye Claire.” And she ended the call. Great. I haven’t even gone around getting a job for Joyce and now they’re inviting him over for dinner.

I was ready before nine and I was feeling pretty confident. I was wearing a black
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