Split Family

Disclaimer- I only own Lori and LoriÕs dog.

ÔWorkÕs over, finally,Õ I thought as I let myself out of the diner where I work. I glanced around the parking lot and found my dad waiting for me. As I got in the car my dad said he had a surprise for me. I tried to get him to tell me, when we got home I was still wondering what the surprise could be. I followed my dad into the house and he led me to the kitchen. What I saw was a surprise, a dog! I had wanted a dog for as long as I remember.
ÒWhatÕs its name, Dad?Ó I asked excitedly. He said the dogsÕ name was Dusty and he was a German Shepherd mix. Dusty was cute, he wasnÕt a puppy, but about six months old. Later that night after thanking my dad a million times, he got a turn to talk. He said in a quite voice, Ò Lori, I am going on a business trip to Oklahoma.Ó He paused before going on, ÒYou have to come this time, weÕll be gone for at least two months.Ó Did I just hear him correctly? Two months in Oklahoma? What about my friends and the beach parties? I would miss the California sun, but Oklahoma couldnÕt be too bad. After all my mom lived there, maybe we can see her again.

ÒHoney...Ó my dad paused not sure what to say next, Ò...Um, well...I should have told you before...you have a older brother.Ó What? I felt like someone had punched me in the stomache. ÒWhat?Ó I whispered in disbelief. No way I could have a brother I never knew about. My dad and mom split up when I was about 2 1/2. ÒHow old is my brother? WhatÕs his name?Ó I asked not sure how to feel, I felt excited yet angry at father for keeping my brother a serect. ÒHeÕs about a year older than you, his nameÕs Keith.Ó

ÒDoes he know about me?Ó I asked glaring at my father. He shook his head ÒNo.Ó

AN: sorry, the quation things arent working. the Os with that symoble above it is where the quation things are suppose to be. Flames are welcome, causes its cold outside.