Chapter 49: Where Has My Daddy Gone?

The door clicks behind me as I get my shoes off, finding my mother seated on the sofa. My dry throat craves for water, Mom notices me walking around the room.

"You're back a little late, honey. Where have you been?"

"Oh.. just stopped by, you know, somewhere. I wanted to take some air." My feet run to the stairs but mother stopped me by asking a question.

"Have you heard from your teacher?"

"How you called into my school to say you're dropping me out?"

"Lorien.."

"Mother, do you realize what you guys are doing? You are basically taking away my life. Is this what you think is the best for me?"

"I've tried talking it out with your father, sweetheart, but he just never listens.. you know how he is.."

"Mom, couldn't you try harder? Please.. I don't want to get to the point where I'm gonna think it was best when he wasn't here."

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The sound of my alarm woke me up, only to get reminded of the fact that I am now a drop out and will soon begin the life of a homeschooled student. Befo