Gold Dust Woman- Lip Gallagher

you're just someone who never leaves our house

Ever since I ran into Karen, I'd been avoiding Lip, or only speaking to him when necessary. He can't just do that and expect me to be ok with it. No way. 

I spent most of the day with Mandy and Diana, and we even passed by some woman and her kids holding up a sign that said Fiona Gallagher boned our daddy.

I scoffed, pulled my phone out, and texted Fiona.

Dude, did you fuck that married guy? Saw a sign with your name on it.

Fiona: Yep. Not my best moment. Btw, Debs is having a sleepover party tomorrow night. I want you to come.

Ok, I'll be there.

We found a bench near the park and sat down. They knew everything that happened by then, and both of them were pissed at Lip for what happened.

"Guys?" I asked

"Yea?"

"Why are men such fucking pricks?"

"I don't know. Maybe it's just to make life all the worse for women," Diana said.

Mandy scoffed and pulled out a cigarette, "You know, I'm not religious, but I do believe God is a man. You know why?"

"Why?"

"Because if it were a woman there'd be fewer problems," Mandy said, "And men would be in cages while women rule the fucking world."

"A-fucking-men," I said.

"Mayo, can I give you a pointer about Lip?" Diana said.

"Sure."

"Continue not to acknowledge him. Look like the hot bitch that you are, and make him regret it all," Diana said, "Not caring is the best revenge."

Not caring or acting like you don't care was easier said than done. But if I wanted any chance at this working, I'd have to do it.

"It sucks. I know," Mandy said, "But it'll pay off."

"I guess," I said, twiddling my fingers and looking at my long white fingernails, "Also before I forget. Debbie's having a party tomorrow, and Ian and Lip are gonna be there. Do you guys wanna come?"

"Sure!" Diana said, "That sounds like fun."

"Yea. Got nothing better to do," Mandy said. 

"And can I borrow one of your crop tops?"

Mandy smirked, "I've got some good ones for you."

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Lip and Ian were in the living room trying to work the Kinect for the party. Well, Linda's kids' Kinect. Which Linda didn't know he had.

Lip was driving himself mad looking for ways to get rid of Jody, or Choady as he called him, so Karen could come rushing back to him. It's kind of funny, though. The guy had no criminal record, so Lip couldn't get him for anything. 

At this point our relationship was a lost cause. It was like he'd reverted back to square one.

"Are you sure this doesn't do anything for you?" Lip said, pointing to the TV, where pole dancers were performing.

"Still gay," Ian said. 

While that was happening, Fiona and I were looking for movies with Debs.

"Tie me up! Tie Me Down! Is x-rated," Fi said, "I said you can watch something r-rated."

"It's gotta be edgy and cool," Debbie said.

"The object is to be scared, not scarred. Maybe Lip and Ian have something."