My True Self

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"Why didn't you tell me this earlier?" I demanded. "I'm almost 16!"

I couldn't believe it. I just couldn't.

It's unthinkable.

"There is also something else." Dad said.

"Ha!" I yelled at them. "What could be worse?"

"Sweetie..." Dad started.

"No! I am not your daughter!"

Mom stayed silent. I turned to her.

"How could you?" I turned to Dad.

"What is that 'something else'?" I asked.

"Just look at yourself."

I ran to the bathroom and looked in the mirror.

I was on fire.

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