DAN AND MERYL
Soon, the flight unfortunately ended and Mum was almost excited as a small child. “Oh, I am going to see my little boy and Meryl!”
I ignored her and went to get my ports and left her there. I walked up to the arrivals to see Dan and Meryl. She looked about nine months pregnant even though she wasn’t. “Where is Mum, Tam,” said Dan, snarling at me.
“How the flaming hell should I know,” I barked.
“Hey Tam, you don’t speak to Dan like that and don’t take that tone to our house. Arguments will not be tolerated, Tam. “
“Who the bloody hell do you think you are, smartarse, “I barked, feeling well and truly pissed off.
“Hey……..Tam,” said Dan as he grabbed my arm “We’re people with money and you are just a worthless piece of shit. Get it,” sneered Dan.
I turned around and was just about to clout him just as Mum arrived. “Well you might help me with my luggage, Tam,” said Mum
“What? Okay, I will go and find the luggage at the carousel.” One-by-one, I loaded up the luggage on the trolley and went back to find Mum hugging Dan and Meryl. “Now where are you parked, Dan,” I asked, hoping that it would be just outside.
“Right at the other end of the airport. It is much cheaper,” said Dan smirking, knowing that it would well and truly annoy me.
I lugged the ports on the trolley right to the other end of the airport and was just covered in a layer of sweat. I finally reach Dan’s black Mariah, thoroughly exhausted, and stopped for a breather not expecting to be spoken to by Dan in such a demeaning manner. “Are you going to stand there like an idiot or actually do some work for a change, Tam,” smirked Dan.
“Do it yourself, dickhead. I am hot,” I said, taking my vest off.
“It is your luggage…”
“Hey shut your mouth, Meryl! You’re not even family,” I retorted.
“Hey, you listen here, Tam. While you are having that tone with me, remember it is our house and our rules,” she snarled.
“Okay,” I said, wanting to get out the Kingsland heat ASAP.
Soon, we were in the car and travelling to where Dan and Meryl lived. All Dan did was talk shop with Mum. “The money for the sale came through this morning and thanks for the commission Mum,” he smiled, oblivious to that I was in earshot.
“Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr,” I was boiling with rage as I heard Dan prattle on about what a big shot real estate agent he was and all that rot.
We arrived Dan and Meryl's place. Then, Mum and I and got out of the car and I felt faint from the heat, but did Dan care, no! “Are you going to help to put the luggage in or stand there like a flaming idiot?”
“Hey watch your mouth, mate,” I said as I carried the suitcase inside and I was not prepared for what Meryl was going to say.
“Look Tam, you are guests at this house and if you could do what Dan says straight away, that would be great.” She smirked, knowing full well she had all the power.
“You mean allow him to bully me? No way bitch,” I said.
“Now you listen here, Tam. We are people with money and your father is not here to protect you, so I suggest you just bloody well do as you are told or you will be on the streets.”
“Well that suits me fine…just give me the money and I am gone,” I faltered, but still standing up for my rights.
“No that is for the rent and the money was a gift from Mum to us,” said Meryl.
“You bloody bastard,” I said coming up to her and trying to punch her in the face.
“Hey Tam, these suitcases won’t go indoors by themselves,” barked Dan from outside.
“Well Tam, you know what you have to do,” said Meryl with her eyes looking at me like evil slits on that fat moonface.