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Early that August morning, there was a knock at my door. I couldn't believe how fast summer had flown by this year. I opened my bedroom door and found my father standing there.
"Are you ready for school, sweetheart?" Dad asked.
"Let me get my stuff first, and then I'll be ready," I told Dad as I watched my father walk downstairs.
I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Deirdre. My family and friends call me Dee Dee for short. I have an older brother named Lester, who attends New York University and is a freshman there.
I put my textbooks in my backpack and finished combing my hair. I took my backpack in the bathroom with me because I had to use it. After flushing the toilet, I washed my hands and picked up my backpack that was waiting for me by the door and headed downstairs.
Once Dad and I were in the car, I put my seatbelt on.
"Dee Dee, honey, there is a family member I'd like you to meet. I've known this guy for several years," Dad said.
"Do Mom and Lester know this friend of yours?" I asked.
"No, they don't. All three of you can meet him at the same time," Dad said.
We were finally at school.
"I'll see you later, sweetheart," Dad said as I got my backpack.
"Bye, Dad," I said.
I could tell Dad stayed at the school until I walked inside the school.