You made my day.”“Mom!” I couldn’t hide my surprise. “You look so thin, so young, I can’t believe it.”“That’s the little surprise I ...as talking about on the phone.” Mom smiled with a bit of pride. “I’ve lost almost thirty pounds in the last six months.”“That’s great mom. You really look very thin and, I must admit, very beautiful. Dad must be paying special attention to you nowadays.”“Thanks, Ted.” There was a mild change in her stare, but she immediately controlled herself. “Now lets go. In my home country my auntie had to pick from a few.hairstyles that the government allowed. I flick my short bangs around and daydream through my last class of the day. I leave my class and walk to my locker to grab my purse before heading home. The halls clear quickly because most kids have to catch a bus. I stopped riding to avoid the annoying group of guys. Every time I would ride that bus I would be harrassed and bullied. I struggle to get my fucking locker open. Im glad I can walk home.. ”Michael planted a kiss on the microphone. “See you later, sweetie. I love you. And remember to have fun, okay? You are on your once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon, after all.”Holly’s body moved to the side. She could feel the drawer slide underneath the bed, feel the change in position as she was hidden underneath the bed, out of sight and out of mind. She thought she could almost hear the panel click shut.The video turned back on, and once again there was nothing to see or hear but Lena and. A third lady grabbed the wagon-wheel-shaped cruller doughnut and placed it on a ceramic plate that matched the mug. All the while Whitefeather continued to cogitate frantically.As he sat down at a convenient table, he happened to glance at a brown brick building across the street. The parking lot was almost full.'AI, what is going on at that arena across the road?''Various skating instructors are having training sessions, Tribune Whitefeather.''Oh, really. How, ah, interesting. And how many.