“Zach!” I whispered into the phone. “Where the hell are you?”

Poison -16-
By Melanie Brown
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“Mom! I’m going to be late!”

“Relax, Zach,” shouted Mom. “We have an hour. Corey! Get off the phone with your girlfriend and get dressed. We have to go.”

“Okay, Mom!” shouted Corey. “Karen, I have to go. My stupid brother is graduating tonight.”

Girlfriend? Wow. That escalated quickly.

I just sat on the couch and watched the events unfold. I wished I had a bowl of popcorn. I’ve been ready to go for half an hour, including wearing make-up. Yet another event Mom felt I needed some color on my face. At least it’s just a light dusting.

“Arrgh!” growled Zach. “I can’t get this stupid tie on!”

From her room, Mom said, “Ask Diane for help. I’m trying to get dressed.”

From the bathroom, Zach exclaimed, “What does a stupid girl know?”

I just sighed. I’m either poison, stupid or both.