Page 271 - The Life of A Teenage Girl (Stories About Finding Your Way)

SHAUNA’S STAND–UP

“Where have you been?” Mom asked, finishing her work on the
computer.

“Um, at school? Like always.” Don’t ask why I was even trying to

be smart.
“School? School ends at 3:00. You’re coming home at 3:25—and

even your brother came earlier.” She glanced at her small brown Rolex
watch.

“Well, there was a school meeting, and we had to stay for an extra
twenty-five minutes.”

“And what was the meeting about?” Mom got up from the

computer table.
“Um… about student behavior?” I shrugged nervously, hoping she

wouldn’t find anything suspicious.
“Oh, behavior? Well, your behavior right now isn’t helping the fact

that you’re lying!” She put her hands on her hips, waiting for me to
answer. At that point, I just had to tell the truth.

“Okay, okay, fine. I’ll tell the truth,” I sighed, sitting down at the

dining table.
“Well?” Mom pressed.

“Today, my friends told me about new clubs that are coming to the

school. Well, they’re actually activities we can join. So, after school
today, my friends convinced me to join… the comedy club.”

Mom’s face froze in shock.

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