Chapter 9

Makynzee

Jaida was asleep when I made it to the car and I didn’t wake her. I was devastated, so I was glad for the reprieve. She woke up just as we made it home. If I thought my reprieve would last, I was sorely mistaken. My mom laid into me as soon as we crossed the threshold.

 “How dare you disrespect and embarrass me like this?” she screeched.

I paused and glanced around. I had no clue what she meant, but I wasn’t stupid. At this rate, I knew if she got close enough she’d hit me. I darted behind the loveseat. She could only be mad for one of two reasons. We didn’t come home last night. I could have cared less about even calling. On top of that we were supposed to have lunch with her and Stanley today. I knew my mom. A typical parent would be upset about their child staying out all night. This woman was not typical. I glanced at Jay then focused on my mom. “I’m sorry, we fo