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My dad looks at my mom, then Scar. “It’s his room. If he doesn't want you in here, then leave.”
Scar’s eyes widen and I swear she’s gonna cry. I hope she does. It would be funny as hell.
“Sebastian,” Mom bellows. “Be nice.”
Dad’s shoulders shrug. “Neo doesn’t need girls in his room when he’s hanging out with his friends. They’re not toddlers anymore. We can’t force them to play together.”
“Thanks, Dad.”
“Don't thank me.” He looks at Maddie. “You and your friend go play somewhere else.”
It’s so weird to me that he doesn’t often call Scar by her actual name. It’s always,that girloryour friend.
Not that I care, she is justthat girl.
Maddie and Scar go out, leaving me with my mom and dad, while Crew and Jagger shut us all out and continue playing their game of Minecraft.
“Fun’s over. You need to do your schoolwork.” My dad crosses my room, positioning himself directly in front of the television.
I look at Crew and Jagger, who have paused their video game.
“That’s not fair, Dad. Maddie has her friend here.”
“Your sister isn’t my problem. She’s your mom’s.”
I look at Mom, hoping this time she’ll be the one to jump to my defense. Instead, she hangs her head low, like she’s embarrassed or doesn’t want to speak up. Probably worried he’ll yell at her or something. He’s always yelling at everyone.
“You are my son,” he continues, “and you will do what I say.” He points his finger over my shoulder. “Get to your desk and I better see schoolbooks open when I come back to check on you.”
The guys and I share a look before they quietly set their controllers down on the floor in front of them. “See ya at school tomorrow,” Crew clips, before he and Jagger both stand up and head for the door.
“This isn’t fair, Dad.”
“Life isn’t fair.”
“Just because Maddie's a girl, she gets to have all the fun.”
“You and Maddie are headed down two different paths. You did the right thing kicking that girl outta here. The more luxuries we give her, the more comfortable she’ll be. But don’t fucking pull her hair again, understood?”
For some reason, my dad doesn’t like Scar. He’s always made that clear to her. Yet, she continues to come around. She’s stubborn and tough. Except when I get a good hold on her hair. That’s her weak spot, and I use it to my advantage.
“Yes, sir,” I tell him, before going to my desk to get started on my schoolwork like he demanded.
Dad leaves and Mom walks over to where I’m sitting. Her hand rests on my shoulder and she keeps her tone low. “It’s okay to make Scarlett feel comfortable, Neopolo.” Mom’s the only one who can call me by my given name and get away with it. Oddly enough, I sort of like it when she does—but only her. No one else can call me that.
“But Dad said—”
“Your father says a lot of things. If you want to be nice to her, be nice to her. She’s your twin sister’s best friend and I think it would make Maddie really happy if you two got along.”
I spin around in my chair, and Mom drops her hand from my shoulder. “That’s the thing, Mom. I don’t want to be nice to her. Dad told me some really bad things about the Sunders and I don’t think anyone should be nice to her.”
“He did, did he?”
I nod.
“Well,” she leans closer, “I think your dad just wants the best for you, but the only one who knows what that is, is you.”
“I think it’s best if she just disappears.”
