Chapter Nineteen:
“Hey Mom.” I said softly knowing what was about to happen I tried to play innocent but I knew that could only get me so far.
“Darling I need to know two things and the second question depending on your answer will lead to more questions so let me ask you: Did you buy, steal, or cheat to get that truck load of things?” Her voice was calm, too calm. I knew the expression on her face she was raving mad.
“No I didn’t mom I swear.” I answered getting up and walking away from the table away from everyone’s eyes and listening ears.
“Okay so tell me who bought all those items for you?” she asked in a tense voice. I could tell she was losing her patience.
“I …” I hesitated and had to make a split second decision to trust my mom and tell her the truth and lose all the gifts an
