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Stomping up the stairs Nia yells, “ You’re not the boss of me!” And slams her bedroom door shut. Heavily breathing Nia grasped for air. Trying to control her breathing, she places her hand on her chest. Tears ride down her face quickly like a river flow. Not knowing how to stop Nia constantly wipes her face. “ Excuse you, living in my roof, spending my money. If I’m not the boss, then who is?” Her mother responds frustrated that her face turned bright red like flames. The words got stuck in her throat. Nia’s mother is gentle and caring but she is a strict parent. She raised Nia and Howard all by herself, after Nia’s father passed away. The days following after his death were agonizing. Nia hadn’t slept or eaten for weeks. She had lost about fifteen pounds. She was so malnourished that she …show more content…

“Guess.” Nia replied. Expecting him to say something cliche as to running away from home, which was true. She drinks the whole glass in an instant like a bottle of water. “Let me see. You wanted to have fun, so you came to this bar.” Drew responds as he slowly gets closer to Nia. “Am I right?” She freezes at the sight of his hand getting closer and closer to her. She smoothly moves her hand. “ give me a second shot.” Nia demands. Her face is emotionless like a blank piece of paper. She wanted to get drunk to forget the reality that she was living. After her six shot she was buzzed out. “It’s a little late out, and I think I had enough fun for tonight.” She stands up and grabs her belongings. “Are you sure?” Replies Drew, trying to make Nia stay. “ I’ll give you a drink on the house?” Drew tries to persuade Nia. Looking around nervously, Nia realizes that it was only them two in the bar. “No, I’m good. My parents will get worried. And plus I have to drive.” Nia lies.
“Drive.” Exclaimed Drew. “Not in this state, you'll get an accident.” He tries to reason with

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