Her Turn by Allison Jones

Author:Allison Jones [Jones, Allison]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781647042615
Publisher: Bublish, Inc.
Published: 2020-11-23T10:36:01+00:00

Addie

Candance Williams is the darling of morning television—or at least that’s what she’ll tell you. Tall, blonde, and built like a supermodel, I am wondering if she eats. Her bright green dress accentuates her very perky boobs—the kind of boobs that wave and say hello. She looks at me like an afterthought as she rubs up against Jameson. You know how cats rub against you as a sign of affection (or to mark you as their own)? Well, this is the human equivalent. He’s smiling at her, and I want to hurl. Ugh. The director ushers us to our chairs, calls, “One minute to air!” For the first time, Candance acknowledges my presence. The director points, and we are live.

“Addie, we’re so excited to have you here!” She smiles at me like we’re besties.

“Happy to be here, Candance.” I smile. Not my real smile. I save that for people I like.

“Addie, your book has been such a phenomenon, but I know that some things have developed in your personal life that you want to talk about today. Tell us about the reappearance of your father.” She furrows her brow and puts her hand on my mine. Is this for real?

“Yes, my father left us shortly after my brother was born. There has been no contact until recently when he showed up at my book launch in Los Angeles.” Short and sweet. Is this over yet?

“That must have been difficult for you and your brother. Now, your brother Owen is disabled, correct?” She asks me like it’s some sort of death sentence.

“Owen has Down syndrome, but he doesn’t allow that to define him. He is a vibrant contributor to the community. He holds a job at a local grocery store near our apartment and is involved with the Special Olympics, where he plays basketball and softball,” I say with pride.

“Oh, that is lovely and so very sweet. Do you think that your father left because of your brother?”

The question makes me cringe.

“I don’t know the exact reason, but I do think there might be a correlation.”

“It’s so nice that you’re still caring for Owen. The burden must be difficult.” Her brows are knitted, and her eyes glisten with fake tears. I really want to punch her.

“We’re a team, Owen and I. It has always been the two of us, and it’s my honor to be his sister. Caring for him has never been a burden. He is one of my greatest teachers.” I try not to sound like a bitch or incredibly preachy, but I have never been able to control my tone or facial expressions. Oh well.

“Addie, you are such a courageous woman. I am in awe of how you have taken on the challenge of such responsibility! Thank you for sharing this with us. Now let’s talk about this amazing book you wrote.” I want to revisit her insinuation that caring for Owen is somehow burdensome. that I am courageous for doing so. But instead, I simply focus on her next barrage of questions.

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