Chapter 71

"Mom!" I yelled even louder this time, "I am under no circumstances discussing that part of Ken and I's relationship with you!" I exclaimed. She just laughed at my outburst before playfully whipping me with hand towel she'd been using to wipe down the front counters with. "Alright, alright. That's enough of that. Besides, you've been here for nearly six hours, PP. Why don't you head on home and hang out with Kelly or get some studying done?" she suggested. I nodded and gave her a kiss on the cheek. I gathered my things and called out a goodbye as I walked out the door. I was thankful the blistering heat had finally subsided as October ended and we started into November. I breathed in the clear air deeply as I unlocked my car before letting it out in a content hum as I headed off. ... Instead of doing homework or studying, I decided to enlist Kelly's help in assembling my surprise gift for Ken - who should be home within the hour. Kelly had retriev