The Lost Wolf

Merda

"MERDA!!!" Called my stepfather. I ran down the stairs and went into the kitchen. My stepfather, Paul, was at the stove cooking something that looked delicious but smelled awful. I tried my best not to look pained.

"Yes Paul?"

"Your mother will be home shortly. And please don't tell her this but, I need your help. I know I can't cook very well. I can tell by your face."

"I won't tell her."

Then a great idea popped into my head. Paul is a Vegetarian and my mom caught on to the act. I ,on the other hand, love meat.

"I'll only do it if ......", I said

"If ?"

"I get to stop with my vegetarian diet and can eat meat. I'll cook for us on your days and my days."

"You make a very good case........"

He stood there for a while thinking it over while I looked at him with pleading eyes. He finally agreed.

I went over to the trash can and threw Paul's "masterpiece" away. I got out some raw eggs and cracked them. I put them in the pan and made scrambled eggs. I added some cheese in there to make it really good. I then got out some bacon and put it on the stove.

Because of Paul and my moms vegetarian diet I made them a salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, although I prefer to stay away from them, and onions.

"Hey Paul!?!"

"Yes?"

"Can you set the table?"

"Of course Merda!"

"Thanks!"

I then put the scrambled eggs in a bowl and the bacon on a plate. I set it down on the table and right as I put the salads down my mom walked in.

"Mmmmmm! What is that smell! I haven't smelled that in a while." Exclaimed my mom.

She walked in the kitchen and gave me a big hug. She went up stairs to change and the phone rang. It was on the table and it was a random number. I decided not to answer it. Mom always says to me 'Don't answer random numbers. Only let me and Paul answer them.'

We all sat down at the table and Paul asked the blessing. I dished out my scrambled eggs and bacon.

Mom looked at it with a hungry eye. She then said, "I have something to confess. I don't like this vegetarian diet. I'm so sorry Paul."

"Oh it's ok honey." Said Paul.

"Soooo." I said, "How was work?"

"It was good. I mean some women were talking about that's it weird that I'm the only one in the office without a British accent."

"Oh don't worry about them Jay. They're just jealous." Said Paul.

"Well let's just stop worrying about that. Let's have a nice family dinner." Said mom.

Paul said, "Merda. How was school today?"

"Yeah! Tell us all about it!" Said mom shoving scrambled eggs in her mouth.

"Well I learned a lot. It's a little hard being the new kid in sixth grade but at least it's not seventh. Other than that it was fine."

"Well that's good." Said mom

We continued eating and then my mom said, "I was thinking we should travel somewhere and have a break. My boss said I can have a month off to vacation and I was thinking we could go visit home. Does that sound good?"

Paul said, "I won't be able to go because of work but you and Merda can together."

Mom said, "I already booked a flight for three." She looked bummed.

I said quickly enough, "Can Maybelle come!?!"

"Of course!" Said mom.

After dinner I went upstairs and brushed my teeth. Mom said that I could call Maybelle and ask tomorrow. I pulled on my zebra pajamas from Merlin Wallaby, it's a very popular store in Great Britain, and turned off the light. I got in bed and closed my eyes. I finally fell asleep after and hour or two of excitement. I didn't know it then but everything was about to change.