TEACHER JERSELLE SPILLS THE TEA

I sit with teacher Jerselle on the couch while Lucy gives mom her medicine. Having a bit of time with Ms. Jerselle is an opportunity I don't want to miss. She's one of those people I trust in the school, the reason that I kept on fighting in those times Cassandra and her friends bullied me.

"Ms. Jerselle, thanks for checking on mom. I really appreciate this."

"Angel, I come here not just for your mom but also for you. I want to share something with you. Something personal that I don't want to talk about on the phone."

Ms. Jerselle gets my heart pumping twice as fast as usual.

"Sure, what is it?"

"This actually involves your dad."

"Angelo? Yes, My father. Why?"

Gosh, what secret does Angelo have now? I kept it in my head while letting Ms. Jerselle speak up.