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could see how much love they have for each other,it’s
something that I want for myself. I want someone to love
me unconditionally without fear or expectation of me
becoming someone I’m not. This job isn’t going to let me
be anyone else. I’m always going to have blood on my
hands.
As we sit down at the table, Ma smacks Marco’s and my
hands away from the bread before reminding us to wash our
hands first. “Yes ma’am,” we both laugh.
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“I swear if I wasn’t the one that raised you, I would have
thought you weren’t taught any manners!” Ma scolds
playfully.
“Come on, Ma! We’re starving here! I haven’t eaten in
three days,” Marco whined.
“Bullshit!” Ma gave me an evil look. “I meant bull
crap.Sarah sent me a picture of you stuffing your face with
fried chicken last night!” I say while Ma snorts with a
smirk.
* * *
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My heart drops when I see Pops standing in the
doorway, his face twisted in anger. “Vincent! Marco! Get in
here!” he bellows
Marco and I exchange a worried glance before following
Pops into his study. I can feel the tension thickening in the
room as soon as we walk in.
“Pops, what’s going on?” Marco asks cautiously.
Pops fixes him with a hard stare before turning to me.
“How could you be so stupid?” he growls. “I don’t
