Chameleon

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for the whole of the family. You are going to disappoint so many people, and it will bring such a big shame on our family. Is this really what you want?”, my mum said. “YES! Absolutely! I know I am risking a lot by doing it, but I have had enough. I really hope you will understand me, and help me though the hard time we are going to have now”.

“Of course we will Rita. Your mum and I are just so shocked. We all know it’s going to be hard from now, but I, and I know your mum too, will be here for you and help you though this. We are going to handle it, on the one or the other hand”, my dad said. A big smile came all over my face after that sentence. I was so happy and just wanted to jump up till the moon and back. They really understood? They weren’t that angry as I had expected? It was crazy, but I was happy and relived. “We are going home now Rita, and then we’ll see you tomorrow”, my mom said. Mark and I followed my mum and dad to the front door to say goodbye. “Bye bye, mum and dad”. “Bye bye Rita. And Mark? Welcome to the family”, it sounded from my dads mouth.

Marks white teeth were all over his face. I think he was just as happy as me. No more secrets, no more lies. We could live a nice and “normal” life now, and I couldn’t wait to let it begin.