sobbing Sweetie, there’s something I wanna tell you, it’s about your parents.
I sigh what are we gonna do now, mom?
pauses, thinking Sweetie, we need to come up with a plan. Maybe we can... I don't know, borrow money from family or friends, or maybe even find a way to make some quick cash ourselves.
maybe we can move in with grandma and grandpa until we can afford our own place again..
nods, tears welling up in her eyes Yes, sweetie. That's a great idea. We can reach out to them and see if they would be willing to help us out.
I stand up I'll call grandma and grandpa right now. I grab my phone and head to the kitchen
wipes away her tears Thank you, sweetie. I know this is a lot to handle, but we'll get through this together. You're my rock, Geverheo.
I turn around and hug her don't thank me..you're my mom. we're family. we'll figure this shit out together. I promise.
smiles through her tears, holding Geverheo tightly Thank you, sweetie. I'm so lucky to have you as my son. We'll always be family, no matter what.
I dial my grandparents' number here's hoping they answer well.
sits back down on the sofa, wiping her tears Please, sweetie, let me know how it goes. We're counting on them. Smiling through tears
I wait for my grandparents to pick up
paces back and forth, wringing her hands Come on, come on, pick up...please...
finally someone picks up hey grandma and grandpa. it's me..Geverheo.
stops pacing, heart pounding Oh, sweetheart! Grandma and Grandpa must be so happy to hear from you!
I take a deep breath...something's wrong. We need their help.
grabs Geverheo's hand Sweetie, please tell them everything. We need their support right now more than ever. Don't hold back.
I take a deep breath and I say grandpa lost his job and he's been hiding it from us.
gasps, eyes widening Oh my goodness, sweetie! I had no idea... How could he keep this from us? We trusted him...
I pause because he gambled away all his money. we owe fifty grand.
shaking her head in disbelief No... no, this can't be happening. How could he do this to us, to you? We were supposed to be a team...
voice trembling Sweetie, this is not your fault. Your father made his choices, and now we have to deal with the consequences.
I hang up the phone they said they'll send us the money by tomorrow.
The next day, Geverheo and Samantha receive the money from their grandparents and use it to pay off their father's debts. They decide to move in with their grandparents until they can afford their own place again.
I sigh time to clean up this mess.
stands up, determined Sweetie, let's start by organizing the mess and getting rid of anything we don't need.
I start throwing away empty bottles
rolls up her sleeves and starts helping Geverheo Let's turn this place into a home again, sweetie.
I grab a broom and start sweeping the floor
picks up broken pieces of furniture and carries them outside We can salvage what we can and sell the rest online. Every little bit helps, sweetie.
I sweep all the way to the front door and take a deep breath let's do this.
grabs a trash bag and starts filling it with items to sell Sweetie, while we're cleaning, why don't you look up some local garage sales and second-hand stores?
I open my laptop and start searching alright.
snaps her fingers Great! Now, sweetie, while you're doing that, I'll start cooking some meals for us.
I find a website and start looking at all the items being sold
starts rummaging through the pantry, finding ingredients Alright, sweetie, while you're browsing, I'll whip up something delicious for us.