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laid quietly on the bed, enjoying songs with my headphone when the door opened and I turned to see it was mum. Her lips were moving, but I couldn't hear what she was saying as a result of the headphones and I quickly unplugged them. "Mum" I called and sat up. "Rex! What the hell have you been doing? I've been knocking for hours now!" She grouse. "Yeah, I'm sorry. My headphone was connected" I replied and she sighed and came to sit next to me. "Anyway, how're you?" She asked. "Well..I think I'm cool" I shrugged. "Are you sure? You didn't look fine to me when you returned." She said. "I was just stressed out..." "You haven't been joking around with your brother like you normally do. What's wrong? Are you two having issues?" I took In a deep breath and ran my fingers into my hair. "Maybe you should try asking him that question. Besides, he's the first son, right?" I rolled my eyes. "Rex! What has gotten into you? What the hell happened between you two?" "It's nothing serious, anyway. That reminds me; I've got a little surprise for you". I smiled as I stood up and went to my luggage, bringing out the pretty gold necklace I brought home with me. "Oh, my! Don't tell me its for me" she squealed happily and I laughed and locked it around her neck. "It looks pretty on you" I told her and she flushed and ran to the mirror to have a look. * * Maxine's Pov: Finally, the school came to an end for the day and while others were happy, I was moody - getting to know I'll be going home again. That house was more like hell for.me. I spotted Tammy and Ruby and as expected, they still left without me. And thank goodness! That was just what I needed. I needed to leave without me so I could have enough time to go to Pablo's bar and dance. I just hope the pay will be good this time around. I quickly rushed out to the road to get a cab. Incase you're wondering, it was Pablo who had given the cab fare to me. E