“The last time I checked, you’re the only girl I’m dating,” I informed her, getting irritated.“Well, now you’re free to date whoever the hell you want. Don’t worry about me; I’ll find another place to live and go back to digging through dumpsters. At least I know that’s real because it’s easier tha
#Chapter467A new understandingParkerAs I stayed with Selena, we reached a new understanding. She didn’t jump to conclusions, and I didn’t feel the need to buy her a trampoline. Although my parents weren’t exactly ecstatic to find out we missed school. They were even more upset to find out the rea
#Chapter468Dating sucksPattonI showed up at the movie theater, waiting on Britt. We had been talking for a while, and I was getting used to talking to her. Usually, I wouldn’t even ask a girl out on a date, but there was something about her. She was a lot different from most of the girls I made o
“Okay, I don’t plan on getting married, like ever. A date would be nice,” I suggested.“Give it time. When the right girl comes along, you’ll know it,” he advised me.Who knows when and if that would ever happen? The way my luck was going, I doubt it. We sat there and talked for a while; then, he to
#Chapter469Dealing with an annoyanceParkerAfter taking care of Selena, I took care of a minor problem. I knocked on a front door, and as soon as it opened, my fist went flying, and they went down.I stepped inside as Shaun rubbed his jaw while lying on the floor. Then I heard that familiar screec
I sat there, feeling more annoyed. All I wanted to do was open this bottle and drink.“Let me explain how this ends up. You lose control and end up in rehab admitting that you’re an alcoholic. I’m sure you’re already there,” he told me.“How the hell would you know?” I asked him.“Because I was arou
#Chapter470We all got problemsParkerMy parents and I talked. I told them everything. Uncle Nixon said it would help if I wanted to get sober. To say it stunned them didn’t even describe their reaction.“I know you’re both disappointed in me,” I saidMa cut interrupted me, “Parker, we’re not disap
“I know, but you didn’t deserve what my sister and I did to you either. I’m sorry,” he apologized to me. “All I can say is I was in a terrible place. It’s no excuse, but it’s the truth.” With that, he walked away.I stood there as I watched him. You never know what someone is going through until you