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Weekly Contest #93
It was my 13th birthday. My mom had decided to make it the biggest party I have ever seen. I really didn’t care. We had a lot of money and mom had a shopping problem. Mom said to start thinking about what I want for my birthday. All I wanted was my dad back. My dad had died when I was 5 and my mom remarried to my step-father, Mathew. Mathew hated me because I didn't want him, I wanted my dad. I know he married my mom for her money but I didn't care. He makes her happy. Happier than dad ever did. Mom and him went out to get the decorations an...
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