I shrug.Not much to report.
I was just helping her out
with some content creation stuff.
It was quick.
I haven’t exactly told my moms
the full truth about the business arrangement
between me and Lyric
especially the part about me
earning money.
Because then I would have to tell them WHY
I need the extra money
and that would mean
breaking the news about my gap year.
I want to get through Christmas
before I tell them.
What kind of content does Lyric create?
Mama Alice continues.
I clear my throat.
Beauty content—she’s really into makeup.
Good at it too.
I noticed that, Mama Alice says, nodding,
when we met her at the tree briefly.
Her lashes were incredible.
But Junie—not that you can’t have a new interest
but I’ve never seen you wear more
than ChapStick.
How exactly are you helping with beauty content?
Please explain.
I take a breath—
Well—so, I guess after I helped with