Today is the day. My parents are finally leaving for their business trip,and I couldn't be happier. I get out of bed and look at myself in the mirror. I groan in frustration,because my hair is a mess. My eyes look like a raccoons and don't even get me started on my pores. I looked awful,but it's nothing a quick shower can't fix. I grab my clothes for the day and exit my room to the bathroom. I turn the knob to the hot water.
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I get out of the shower and put my clothes on.
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I walk downstairs, with my face glued to my phone. I walk into the kitchen and sit down at the island. My mom and dad are already there,and they're doing the same thing I am. I put my phone down to look at them. My mom is staring at her phone like it's a crowned jewl or something,and my dad's eyebrows are furrowing from focusing on what he's doing. I slam my hand down on the counter,and both of their heads pop up. They look at me with an angry expression on their faces.
"Jay,you know not to interrupt us." My mom says.
"I'm sorry. I just don't want you guys to miss your flight." I say.
"Oh, you're right. Look at the time. We've got to get going." My dad says.
They get up from their spots and grab their luggage. My mom places them by the front door,and starts to walk. I walk behind her,but she stop and turns to me.
"By the way,you have a babysitter coming later." She says.
"A what? Mom, I'm 18 years old. I think I can take care of myself." I say.
"I'm well aware of that,but the last time we left you alone with the house,you threw a party and the neighbors had to call the fire department to shut it down."
"That wasn't my fault. No one told Kaylie to bring the acrobats and fire breathers. That was her decision." I say.
"Yes,but her house didn't almost burn down." She says.
"I know,but you can trust me now. I'm a changed person." I say.
"Jay,that happened two weeks ago. You're getting babysitters,and that's final." She says.
"Hold on. Babysitters? There's two of them?" I ask.
"Yes,they're very nice young men." My dad says.
"Men. They're boys. You've got to be fucking with me. What if they hurt me or something."
"Watch your mouth,and they won't hurt you. We did a full background check on the both of them. You'll be fine." He says
"Fine,but why do I need two?"
"Because,believe it or not, you like to bribe people." My mom says.
