My Parents Took My Sister To Italy Until They Came Home To An Empty House

a finger playfully, as though I had any interest in her sanctuary of fast fashion and makeup palettes.

“I won’t,” I said. “Have a safe flight.”

They thought I was staying home to hold down the fort. They had no idea I was about to dismantle it.

I watched their car disappear around the corner and then I made another phone call.

Two hours later, a large continue reading …