I shove the phone in my bag and walk inside our apartment. Mom and dad are having dinner with Leslie. They seem happy. They talked and laughed and it's really great. I ignored them and walked past them but mom stopped me.

"Your dinner is served."

" Thanks mom." I reply and rush upstairs. I toss my bag on my bed and climb downstairs to eat. I've been starving and I didn't even notice.

I sit close to Leslie and pick out a fork to eat after praying.

" So sinners do pray ?" Mom teases, drinking her glass of juice. I secretly roll my eyes and continue eating.

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