[randy] “Come again, mam,” I bid goodbye to the short-blonde-haired lady while escorting her out of the ice cream parlor. It was a hectic day for me. Much as I want to spend my after school hours in bed, taking a nap, I can’t. I’m broke as hell. No work means no money. And my bills can’t be put on pause even for a moment. Apart from all the stress, I felt relieved knowing that I scored highest in our classroom for our midterm exams. Even though I was late to take the test. All thanks to the biggest jerk in my life, Thorne Wyman. I mean, yes, I saw red flags about him. But I don’t know the person that much. I’ve read a blog online stating that there are people who tend to show odd behavior because their upbringing wasn’t friendly. Though, judgemental to hear that I am perceiving Thorn