"Hey, Phillips! Where's my mom?" I asked my mom's boyfriend as I walked into the living room.

Phillips and my mom have been seeing each other for a few months now. It's becoming something serious, and I kinda liked Phillips too; he treated me as if I were his biological daughter.

"She went to get some groceries; she should be back soon," Phillips replied.

"Okay. I'll just take a shower."

I'll be meeting Romeo's mother this evening, and I'm really nervous. Even though this isn’t a real relationship, I still feel nauseous. Romeo will be picking me up anytime soon. Calling Joey made me feel better—she gave me the encouragement...