Perfectly Imperfect by Kara Leigh Miller

Author:Kara Leigh Miller [Miller, Kara Leigh]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Anaiah Press
Published: 2020-05-19T05:00:00+00:00

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ISABELLE

SINCE I SPILLED MY GUTS to Grayson about Brandon’s accident—two days ago—I’ve been doing everything in my power to avoid him. I’m not sure why, though. He’s been nothing but understanding and supportive. But I told him something no one else knows, and then I cried in front of him. There’s no way I can face him after that. Too bad I can’t skip Spanish, too, because practicing our dance every day is not helping my cause.

“Mom?” I walk inside and drop my bag to the floor. The house is quiet, and I do my routine check of each room. She’s once again face down on her bed, passed out. For a few moments on Sunday, I thought maybe things were improving, that Mom might actually stop drinking and get her life together, especially after she apologized to me. But by the time I got home from the store that day, she was drunk. Again.

I close her bedroom door and trudge into the kitchen. My appetite vanished days ago, so I don’t bother cooking dinner. Dad probably won’t be home tonight anyway. He hasn’t been home since before he left for his work trip to Chicago. I grab a bottle of water from the fridge and head upstairs.

My cell phone rings, and Lakewood Valley Christian Church appears on my screen. It’s probably Martha calling to see if I want to come back to choir. I swipe to accept the call. “Hello?”

“Isabelle? This is Pastor Jeff. How are you?”

Why on earth is Cam’s father calling me? Even when Cam and I were dating, his father never called me. I flop down on my bed. “I’m okay. How are you?”

“Good.” He sounds distracted. “Is this a good time to talk?”

“Uh, yeah, it’s fine.” Nervous energy buzzes through my veins. “Is something wrong?”

“I don’t think so. At least, I hope not. I’m worried about you,” he says in a rush. “Martha tells me you quit choir, and Cam says you’re no longer attending youth group. Is everything okay with you?”

“Yes.” How dare Cam tell on me like that? He should be happy I’m not in youth group. He can be with Andrea without having to worry about my feelings—not that he cares anyway.

“Well, I guess I’m not sure if your heart is still in this church, what with you pulling away from everything and everyone. If you’re struggling in your walk with God, I can help.”

I stand and pace. “No, I’m okay with God. I think.” What exactly did Cam tell his father? And how much is the truth? Anger sparks in my chest and spreads like wildfire. “Did Cam tell you I brought a friend to church on Sunday and everyone was rude to him?” I momentarily regret my words—and my harsh tone—but when I think about how Grayson was treated, I no longer care.

“He briefly mentioned something about you being there with another boy.” Pastor Jeff clears his throat. “Please, tell me what happened.”

I recount the events, explaining how angry Cam was and how no one other than Mrs.

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