#Chapter39Life Is Crazy Then There’s LucillePattyI had waited years for senior year. It was the last year of high school, and I was applying to colleges and graduating and couldn’t wait.I was standing at my locker when Liz walked up and opened hers.“You don’t seem happy,” I said.“It’s school.
“I’m fine.” “No, you’re not. Come on. Let’s get you cleaned up.”“I won’t win this argument, will I?”“Nope.” I sighed. “Okay, but I need to call Mom. The last time, she shook my head off.”He chuckled. “I remember that was some funny shit.”“Yeah, for others, it wasn’t so much for me.”We walked
#Chapter40Car ProblemsPattyI walked out to my car, climbed in, and tried to start it, but it wouldn’t start. It wouldn’t even turn over. Damn it. I didn’t have time for car problems.I glanced at my wristwatch. I could walk, taking a few more minutes longer than it would with a car. I debated for
“It doesn’t mean that you can’t like her.” He shrugged.“She’s seventeen.” “And she’ll be eighteen. What’s your point?” “My point is, she has these plans.” I waved my hand in the air.“Yeah, so?”“So, it’s not happening.” I walked away. *****CaysonJonas walked up. “What’s up with Nathan?”“He w
#Chapter41Late Night ChatsPattyAfter sharing a Slurpee with Nate, I went about with my business. That meant school and my part-time job since I was trying to save for school. A scholarship and grants help, but I needed to make up the difference.Each evening, someone tapped on my windowsill, only
“Look at me, Liz. Are guys beating down my door? No.” “Well, they would if you weren’t so picky.” She giggled.“Be serious.”“Okay, so you and Nate hung out every evening this past week. Was there any spark?”“I doubt it. The dude is way older than me, and I doubt he sees me more than as a sister.
#Chapter42Life Is Full of LemonsNateI fumed at what happened to Patty and knew who had done it. I’m sure of it, but I had to wait. Age had been a significant consideration. But the minute I got a chance, I would show Brian not to mess with Patty.*****PattyI plodded to the bathroom, stripped of
“I’ll only say this once. Leave Patty George alone. If I find out you’re bothering her anymore, the next time will be worse.”Brian propped himself up and looked at me while holding his nose.“While you’re calling us trash, you’re the real trash. You’re hanging onto a rich girlfriend, strutting arou