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Meeting the devil again
I cleared my throat, catching everyone's attention around the table. The noise of their cutleries and spoons stopped along.
I knew what I was about to say would upset them. But it had to be done. So taking a deep breath, I said, "I'm leaving for NY this Friday."
Silence. The shock on Tobias's face and sadness that formed over my parents' were clear.
"But we thought as your college is finished now, you'd stay with us again from now on." Dad's forehead creased. Mom agreed with him.
"No Dad. I'm not a kid anymore. I can't just crash here just because my college is over. It's time to build my career. So I've to go back," I clarified.
"But what's wrong with California? You could easily get any job here," Mom argued. "If you want your privacy, honey, then it's alright. But if you look for a job here, at least you can stay close to us." Her voice broke.
"Why don't you help Tobi
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