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I really, really hate her

We talk about mindless stuff the rest of the drive to his apart I’ve worked there, how I’ve made a friend I also tell him aboutDrew

Okay, the last part is a lie My brother is still thrilled he clocked Drew in the jaw but I can’t tell hi all hopped up over the fact that he punchedmy life miserable?

I secretly sort of love how quick h It’s sweet And it shows that I have reached hi to me, he is He loves me and wants to make sure I’m okay Just as much as I love him and alant to make sure he’s okay too

Well, I’m probably the more protective of the two, but I’m the older one The responsible one I have to watch out for hiood sister,” Drew says as he pulls into the parking lot of his co you do for him”

“I think he does”

“How about your mom?”

I’m immediately defensive “What about her?”

He parks the truck and shuts off the engine “Does she appreciate everything you do?”

“Half the time, I don’t think she realizes we even exist” My voice is bitter but I can’t help it I think of her and I’m filled with instant bitterness It’s like instant coffee, only worse “She’s never around She lost her job before Thanksgiving and now she’s always hanging out with her loser boyfriend instead of taking care of Owen or, you knoorking”

“She hasn’t found another job?” He sounds incredulous

“It’s not that easy when you don’t have a large skill set”

“So who’s paying the rent at your place?”