Revolting Obsessions: The Intimate Journals of Nick Twisp II (Nick Twisp Youth in Revolt Book 10) by C.D. Payne

Author:C.D. Payne
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Aivia Press
Published: 2019-04-29T22:00:00+00:00

SPECIAL COMMENDATION

Hereby Awarded to Nick Twisp II

for

T.W.G.O.

in Grateful Appreciation and Love

Avery Weston

Thank God she didn’t spell out my accomplishment.

“What does T.W.G.O. stand for?” asked Treez.

“Uh, truly wonderful group organizing,” I said.

“And what group did you organize?”

“The kids at the wedding. They were running around being pests, so I got them organized playing games.”

“I’m glad you’re so good with children, Nick. That will come in handy with your new brother.”

The plaque I stuck away in the bottom of my sock drawer. The second notice I tore up and tossed in the trash.

It took some persuading, but Almy agreed to come here for dinner. Lefty made beef hilachas, which looked suspiciously Guatemalan. The tortillas he made from scratch. Dessert was deep-fried sugary little pods called rellenitos.

“Why isn’t Lefty eating with us?” asked Almy.

“He’s taking his meals with Otilia in the sunroom,” I replied.

“Isn’t it hot out there?” asked Almy.

“I’m thinking of putting in an air conditioner,” said Treez. “Did Nick show you his new award?”

“What award is that?” she asked.

“Nick got a plaque in the mail today for helping at the wedding in Indiana. You should show it to Almy, dear.”

“Yes, I’d very much like to see it,” she said.

I suggested a fast trip to the beach after dinner, but Almy said, “Let’s see that award first.”

With extreme reluctance, I dug it out of my sock drawer and handed it to her.

“Since you weren’t in Indiana,” she whispered, “you weren’t organizing kids at any wedding. What does T.W.G.O. stand for?”

“I have no idea. I think it’s a gag.”

“And who is Avery Weston?”

“A dude I used to know in Terre Haute.”

“Isn’t Avery a girl’s name?”

“Don’t say that, darling. Avery is very sensitive about chicks moving in on his name.”

“Why is a guy saying in grateful appreciate and love?”

“That’s part of the gag. It’s intended ironically.”

“It could mean the world’s greatest something. Like the world’s greatest orchestra, except you’re not musical.”

“I’m very musical. I can both hum and whistle. Let’s hit the road, honey, before it gets dark.”

“Or the world’s greatest omelet, but you don’t cook.”

“Please, dear. Let’s get going.”

We didn’t go to the beach. She said she was tired and had me take her back to Lauren’s house. Less than an hour later she phoned.

“I found Avery Weston’s Facebook page. She is not a guy.”

“I think there are two Avery Westons in Terre Haute, dear.”

“Well, the female Avery, who is extremely pretty, has been posting about your mutual good times in Lisbon.”

“Oh, did she?”

“She’s the one who picked out your red suit.”

“It’s not red, dearest. It’s a subdued maroon.”

“I’m sure it reflects her poor taste–in clothing and men!”

“I didn’t want to buy it. Honest.”

“And T.W.G.O. might just stand for the world’s greatest orgasm!”

“I never touched that–“

But my darling had hung up.

WEDNESDAY, July 10 – Things were tense on the van this morning. Frosty Almy wasn’t speaking to me and I was snubbing Cooper. Maya was flashing me dirty looks for some reason. Only Cal seemed to be enjoying the atmosphere of distress and animosity.

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