craftyjungletrout: When your dad lost your job, the lavish and somewhat luxurious lifestyle that you
craftyjungletrout: When your dad lost your job, the lavish and somewhat luxurious lifestyle that your family lived quickly caught up with your family. For a while, your whole family looked for ways to cut back. My dad was your dad’s boss, so I knew immediately that your dad had been fired. We both went to a big private school and I made your new poor status quite well-known. While your siblings cut back and your dad started to desperately look for another job, you noticed your mom got a few new outfits. She got new shoes, got her hair done, seemed to go out quite a bit. It was like her lifestyle didn’t change at all. You weren’t too sure where she was getting money to buy all of these things, but you didn’t feel like it was your business. Until you noticed my car leaving your neighborhood a few times while you were coming home from school. As I was passing you, I gave you a big wave. When you came home, you were surprised to only find me home. It just had to be a coincidence. Until the next week when you passed me leaving your street. Then passed me near your house. Then passed me as I was pulling out of your driveway. You kept your distance, not sure you wanted to know why I was around your house. Then you came home to find my car in your driveway. I was pulling on my jacket as I left the front door, almost bumping into you. “Oh, she was wondering when you’d be home. She worked extra hard today.” I laugh as your jaw drops. “She wants you to go talk to her. Your room’s a fucking mess now. We wanted a change of scenery. She’s in her room, looking at shoes.” -- source link