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Chapter 18 - Katie

As I sit at the dining room table, I stare down at the old, battered phone. Did I even agree to call my parents? I don’t remember, but the next thing I know my phone is in front of me on the table.

Gulp. My heartbeat quickens. I guess there is no turning back now.

Ring…ring…ring…ring…

My brother’s voice bellows from the phone. “KATIE!!! WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU AND WHY HAVEN’T YOU CALLED????”

My mouth falls slightly open and instantly turns dry. My long-time fear of what my parents will say suddenly leaves me and is replaced with another one. Why is my brother answering my mom’s phone?

“Where’s mom? Is something wrong?” My voice cracks slightly as I lean forward. I rub the palms of my hands along my pants as my foot bounces on the floor. Please, don’t let there be anything wrong.

My mom suddenly snaps, “Give that back to me! How dare you take my phone!” She pauses for a second and then calmly says, “Hello.”

Relief washes over me. I take a deep breath and my voice trembl
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