THE ART OF REDEMPTION

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er about my application into college and that I need help with it. So she replied, 'I didn't go to college, neither did Mauris, so why don't you ask the only one that attended something like college?' That is why I am here", Jason replied. "Jason, come. Come sit with me", she said tapping her bed. Jason came and sat beside his sister. "You know I'm really proud of you. You know that, right?" Clara asked holding Jason's head close to hers. Jason nodded, his face a bit sad. "I don't want you to feel sad for me or for mother. None of this is your fault", Clara added. "I bet it's dad's fault", Jason replied. "He's not our dad, Jason. He doesn't deserve that title. Maybe, just maybe if he was here, it wouldn't have been so hard on all of us. But, it's best he's not here. We've been faring all right without him. So, don't even do him the honor of thinking about him, alright?" Clara said, holding back tears. "Now, go. Get your writing materials and come. I would give you a guide line on how to write your application", Clara added smiling at her brother. He smiled back and ran out to get his book while Clara sobbed silently.*********************Alex tossed in bed. He was covered in sweat even though it was a chilly night. He grunted and grunted. "Lilly, Lilly" he said in his sleep. Then, he woke up suddenly, tears in his eyes. He sat up in bed. The sheets were soaking wet. It was another nightmare. He went into the shower, turned it on and just sat there. Mrs. Gavenchy came to check up on him as was her daily routine and heard the shower on. She went to his bedside and sat down. Seeing how wet it was from sweat, she believ