Mom Can I?

Mom Can I?

          “Where’s your brother?” Mom asked.
 
          “Don’t know.” 
 
          “Where’s your Dad?”
 
          “Don’t know.”  I said again.
 
          “Have you moved from that spot today?”
 
          “No.”
 
          “Do you plan to do so today?” 
 
          “Yeah, when I go to Andrea’s house.  Where were you?”
 
          “I was out shopping with your Aunt Patty.  Did you clean your room like I asked you to?” her eyes narrowed at me, trying to detect the lie.
 
          “Yeah.” Lie detector evaded. “Did you buy me anything?” Subject changed. 
 
          “No I did not buy you anything.” 
 
          “Is it okay if I stay at Andrea’s tonight?” 
 
          “I don’t know. When will you be home?”
 
          “Tomorrow.”  She rolled her eyes.
 
          “Didn’t you stay there last weekend?”
 
          “Yes, Mom.  I stayed Friday night and she stayed here on Saturday.  Don’t you remember?  So can I?”
 
          “Oh, okay, but I want you home tomorrow morning at ten so that you can do the rest of your chores.”
 
          “Ah Mom.  Okay.  Fine.  Oh yeah, I think Jack and Dad are in the garage fighting over putting oil in the lawn mower.”
 
          “Still?  Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”
 
          “I forgot.”
 
          “Right.  I love you.  Go to Andrea’s.  Be careful.”
 
          “I love you too Mom, bye!”
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