Carol

We need to talk.

That was all it said, but it was obvious what she wanted to to talk about. As much as you wanted to put off seeing Tanya or Carol again, it was inevitable that it had to happen. You had just hoped it could have waited until you figured more out about this stupid wish.

You send back a quick ‘I’m on the way’, before getting in your car and driving towards home. It’s only about midday, and yet you’ve already become exhausted. You try your best to collect your thoughts, to put together some kind of explanation, but after the disaster that was telling Tyler about the wish, you decide that idea’s out of the question.

Ultimately you don’t think of much to say, and decide it may be best to just hear your stepmom out. It can’t be worse than whatever Tanya’s gonna say whenever she decides to speak to you again.

After what seemed like a drive that lasted an eternity, you make it back to your house, and are disappointed to see that Tanya is also home.

‘Guess we’ll be getting this done back to back.’ You think. You get out, taking your backpack that was left in your car, and head to the door.