Chapter 45: Arrogance

"Thank you all for coming to the celebration of our town and the opening of this most spectacular venue." The room applauded politely while I blocked her out and stole Mom's champagne to follow mine. By the time Olivia was done prattling on about how gracious the hosts were to have us and how amazing our town was and oh, wasn't this just the best year ever and don't forget to vote in the election to keep her as mayor, I was feeling a bit buzzed and much more relaxed than ten minutes ago.

Dad grinned at me and saluted with his own glass but Mom squeezed my hand while I exhaled my bubbly breath and leaned in.

"Slow down or I'll make you eat bread," she said. Blah. Moms.