#Chapter541

A new day, same old bullsh*t

Pax

I figured out my school and work schedule, which are my basics, and okay. Nik scheduled me for the evening. I started classes, keeping to myself. My brothers and cousins tried to talk to me, but I stayed to myself. I did in high school and now, college.

Ma called, and I spoke to her. She tried to continue a conversation, but I wasn’t in the mood. She asked if I wanted to talk to Pops. I declined. My family thinks I’m a screwup anyway, especially Pops.

At the bakery, Shaun tried a conversation. I kept it brief. He made himself clear...