“ Now back home, The feeling of let down and betrayal came rushing in especially with how nice mom was acting even though she still keeps things from me and how Dad was still not around for the past four days according to Mom though she says he on a business trip . Marcus was just so ignorant that I felt that feeling of envy again as he was so cool with everything unlike me. I wish I was just as young as him then I won't have to be prone to a huge perception but then again I was always very perspective though I figured it out when I was eight ;when I figured out who always took the pudding at night. I remembered looking for various clues like how Mom only made the pudding because dad loves them and how Marcus usually had some snacks in the freezer where he keeps them because according to him, snacks taste better when they are cold except crackers because they turn into sharp needles when you chew on them. He also hates pudding; that leaves him out. When I asked Dad, he claimed he never does that as it's a kid's thing. Out of all options, I stayed up late and when I heard tiptoes, I sneaked and peeped to see Dad eating the pudding while looking around to see if anyone was watching.
Later, I told Mom and she was angry at dad for behaving like a child but later, she let it slide. It felt so good to finally close the case of the pudding eater, but I can't forget the way Dad looked at me that day with sad eyes. Thinking he was mad I had to apologize but he just patted my head then smiled and left.”
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“ Amy! Dinner's ready!”
“ Coming.”
«»«»«»«»At dinner table «»«»«»
“ Amy, what's wrong? You look pale. Didn't you have fun at granny's home?”
“ I'm fine Mom and grandma was as usual, very sweet but strict. She made my favorite and made her chocolate milk cookies for Marcus.”
“ That was great honey.”
“ I have been meaning to ask Mom, how were you faring since we were not home and Dad's on his 'business trip'”
“ Oh nothing much, just going around, chatting with the neighbors and posting my cooking videos on YouTu.”
“ Sounds like you had a swell time Mom.”
“ Nah , nothing beats having my family with me. By the way, your friends came by.”
“ They came?! When.”
“ Oh yesterday. They dropped a ticket to something called A-n-i-m-e—
”Anime Con! I didn't even know they were going to drop it. Were they in a hurry?“
” Yeah, they said they wanted to have a friends- only picnic at the court nearby. They wanted to wait until today so you could all go but I told them not to bother because you would be coming home late and you all have school tomorrow.“
” True. I gotta to call the gang.“
” Finish your food first dear.“
”ok Mom.“
” Mom!“
" Yes Mark"
” Can I get more chicken.“
” Of course Marc but this is the last one.“
” But Mom, you know I need to eat more than Amy since I'm a man and a man needs his strength.“
” I know my dear but I don't want you having a big belly; you know you can't sleep with a pot for a belly.“
” ok Mom, after this, I'll eat no more.“
” Says the boy who keeps lots of snacks in the freezer for the night.“
” Mom! Amy is bullying me .“
” Now, Now Amy, you know your brother doesn't like bullying.“
” How is that bullying Mom . I'm just stating the facts.“
” I understand dear but it's not so for your brother. Don't do it again,ok?“
” Sure...... Mom“
” Good, now go clean the dishes while I tuck in your brother.“
” Yes ma'am.“
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” Helloooo.“
” Hey Leo, it's me Amy.“
” Amy? How are you? You back yet?“
” I'm home already.“
” Cool, so what's up?“
” I just wanted to say thank you for dropping my ticket at home.“
” Yeah, sure thing.“
” Good night, Leo.“
” Good night ,Amy , see you tomorrow.“
”See you tomorrow.“
' Well you shouldn't be thanking me Amy, it's was Jones' idea though I can't tell you that except I want Jon to scream my head off but all the same, I've got to sleep.'
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Life of a high schooler
Mystery / ThrillerA story about a girl who has to create a balance between her mystery solving and her family and her boyfriend
