Sophie's Secret - [Whispers Book 01] by Tara West

Author:Tara West [West, Tara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2012-06-10T08:32:02+00:00

Chapter Nine

How was I going to finish my homework with that noise in the next room? I banged on the wall, my third attempt to get Chad to turn down the volume on his video game. I couldn’t believe this moron was about to be a dad.

As expected, Chad didn’t respond.

I stormed downstairs just as my mom and Rose Marie came through the door. Rose Marie had her arm around Mom’s shoulder when they walked into the living room with tons of baby store bags, compliments of my parents’ bank account no doubt.

I couldn’t deny it. I was annoyed and I had a right to be. Rose Marie was kissing up to Mom, so she and that bum upstairs could keep getting free rent.

Rose Marie whispered something into Mom’s ear and they both started laughing.

This nonsense had to stop.

“Would someone tell that jerk upstairs to turn down his video game?”

Rose Marie’s smile diminished, replaced by a cold glare. “What’s your problem?”

“Some of us have homework to do, Rose Marie. Some of us want to make something of ourselves.” An unnecessary jab, but I was beyond irritated.

“What in the hell is that supposed to mean?” Rose Marie threw back her shoulders and stormed up to me.

“Girls, no fighting, please.” Mom got in between us and turned to me. “Sophie, you shouldn’t speak to Rose Marie in her condition.”

“I didn’t know stupid was a condition.”

“That’s enough, young lady.” Mom’s voice hardened. “Show some respect.”

“I’ll show respect when he does.” I pointed toward the stairs. “I’ve been trying to get him to turn down his game for over an hour. How did he afford a video game, anyway? I thought he lost his job.”

Rose Marie crossed her arms over her chest. “How we spend our money is none of your business.”

“What money?” I snapped. “You don’t have any.”

“Chad just got his last paycheck.” Rose Marie tried to look me in the eyes, but she quickly averted her gaze.

I could tell defending Chad was difficult, even for someone as blind as my sister.

I laughed. “So he buys a Play Station?”

“For your information, the Play Station is for the baby, too.” Her shaky voice lowered, sounding less convincing. “It plays DVDs, you know.”

“Of course.” I threw my hands in the air. “A Play Station will be first on my list when I have a baby. Maybe he should save up for the baby, or here’s a concept, maybe he should be out looking for another job.”

“He has his applications in.” Rose Marie looked at the floor. “He’s just waiting for call backs.”

“Yeah, right.” How did Rose Marie expect me to buy this crap when she didn’t even look convinced? Chad didn’t want a job—he liked being a bum. He was using this baby as an excuse to stay home and play video games.

“Sophie,” my mom pleaded. “They’ve already heard this from your father. This isn’t your concern.”

“Not my concern?” I couldn’t contain the bitterness in my voice. “I gave up my room. She wakes me up all night with her bladder.

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