CRAMPTED

Lorraine Lebedeva

An ugly feeling crept up my spine and through my body.

Aunt Nadine and Haletta were busy in the kitchen preparing dinner. When we arrived here I could sense that my father was uncomfortable.

Probably because Aunt Nadine looked like she was going out on a fancy date just to impress my father. I questioned Haletta, why her mother is wearing all fancy, she simply shrugged.

It gave me second hand embarrassment; we were all wearing casual clothes except for her.

“Did you have fun with Haletta?” My father’s voice interrupted my thoughts.

I caught his gaze and said. “Yes, we did.”

He nodded and proceeded to play with the fork in front of me.

I felt guilty because my father is putting himself in an uncomfortable position just for me.

I opened my mouth to talk but closed it again when Haletta entered the room with bowls of salad and bread.

She set the bowls on the table and took a seat beside me.

“My mom will be done in a minute.” Haletta informed my father.

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