((( Jasmin POV's )))
"Clarita!" stepmom called me in the mock name I was usually referred to by everyone when they are annoyed or angry. Her fat body stood menacing before me. "Where did the money in your father's purse go? There were still some cash there yesterday!"
"Ma, I bought some medicine for Pa," I as I continued on brushing my teeth.
She suddenly hit me with the broom she was holding.
Ouch! It hurt.
"Who told you to use that money? It's mine. Give it back!" she ranted "And it was your payday yesterday, give me some cash."
"I ran out of money already and the rest were for…" Slip of the tongue!
"For what?!"
"I'm saving it for dad's therapy sessions," I whined.
Her face wrinkled. "Give it to me! Your father will heal on his own without those useless therapies. Hand it over!"
