OMNISCIENT POV
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PRESENT:
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, SANTO DOMINGO
"How much longer do I have to keep helping out here?" Ciro asks, his in school suspension wasn't helping much either. He would literally just sit there.
Imani decided to pick Ciro up a little early, just so he could help out in the restaurant.
It made him a little upset, because he has the option to stay at home. Ciro had the option for OSS (Out of School Suspension), and Imani chose ISS (In school Suspension) for him.
"Until I feel like you know how to properly cook." Ciro could barely make a bowl of cereal—so Imani is just looking out for him.
"Then where is Pai, shouldn't he be here too? He barely knows how to cook eggs..." Ciro says, not realizing he called Angel dad.
"Who?" Imani asks while a smile on his face. Ciro's eyes widen, and he feels as if he's made a mistake.
"Sorry, sorry—I meant Officer Angel. Is it weird I addressed him as Pai? I just thought—cause y'know you guys are—"
"Yo, slow down. You're good, don't even worry about it. I'm glad you feel comfortable enough with us, but don't feel forced. You can call us Imani or Angel, but if you wanna call us Pai, Pops, Papa, Dad, then don't even worry about it."
Imani smiled at Ciro, who continued to dice away at tomatoes and onions.
Imani and Angel were going to be Dad's.
