The New Weekend

Sat, 12 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Part 1: Cleansing Friday

“You sure you don’t want to go with us?”

“Mom, the doctor said no foreign foods for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be damned even if I eat the normal food that we eat at home.”

“I still think that one of us should stay and help you out.”

“I’m a big girl now. Actually, a woman.” I tried to make that clear.

They both took one solid stare at me. Investigating my body. Never had I felt so violated by my parents until now. It’s as if they peered deep into my soul and knew my intent of the upcoming weekend. Mom squinted her eyes and scrunched her lips leftward. Yes, her left.

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The New Weekend