Maria’s Favor to a Geek – Chapter 7
CHAPTER 7 Maria returns home to find her step-dad, Roy, drinking beer and watching TV. She goes to her room to drop off all of her things and then comes back out and looks around. “Where’s mom?” she asks, while standing in the archway leading to the kitchen. “Gettin’ her hair done at the mall.” Roy responds. “But… I was supposed to do it for her…” Maria says, disappointed. “Well… complain to her…” he says, followed by a loud belch. “Are you making dinner?” “No. I’m going somewhere for dinner tonight.” she says. “Kh-!! With who?” he asks in a demanding tone. “My new boyfriend.” “Boyfriend? Pffhh!” he laughs. “Another boyfriend already, huh? Let’s see how long this one lasts…” “…” Maria tenses up, and walks away into the kitchen. “What are you expecting to …