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On the heels of that thought, I could’ve sworn I heard dad’s voice co from the kitchen as I made my way there I stopped outside the door to eavesdrop once I heard Becky’s raised voice, which is about the only way I learn anything anyway

“I don’t understand why Victoria isn’t allowed”

“Well, Mr Russo has a point Victoria would only be a distraction since Gia’s going there to tutor the girls What would she be doing?”

“She can do her homework…”

“That wouldn’t look right Besides, I don’t see what the big deal is Victoria has her own friends Besides, I’ve already agreed, oh hi Gia”

“Dad, what are you doing ho today?”

“I have awith Mr Russo in about an hour Youyour praise” He wore the first genuine s to remember

“Really? That’s nice, I guess” I keptI’d barely taken my seat at the table when Victoria walked in She couldn’t have heard because she was looking rather pleased with herself, and it was obvious that she’d taken extra care with her hair and makeup

She was all s her seat and ordering Ella to make her an omelet “Oh, by the way, Mr Russo invited you to spend the weekend with his family I expect you to be on your best behavior”

“What?” Victoria screeched as she looked between dad and me “Was I invited?”

“I don’t think so; he only mentioned Gia; why? I didn’t think that you and they were friends”

“Mom, didn’t you talk to him?”

“Yes, I did, but…”

“Yourwith Gia when she goes to tutor the girls, but their father thinks it would be too distracting to have you there, and I agree”