Escape Under The Forever Sky (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
This one was just plain weird. China had made a gift of a sports stadium to Ethiopia. The construction was almost done, and the Chinese ambassador had invited my mother and me to see the new building. I was leaning against the doorjamb of my mother’s bedroom, watching her put on makeup. Why couldn’t I have inherited any of the beautiful genes? “Do I really have to go to this thing? You know I’m going to be the only kid there. Besides, don’t you think the Chinese could have found a better way to help Ethiopia than by building a sports stadium?” She capped her lipstick. “Yes, you have to go. You know how much Ambassador Li likes you. He would be very disappointed if you weren’t there. Look, Lucy, don’t worry about politics. Just try to have some fun.” “Well, what am I supposed to say? ‘My, what lovely seats you have!’ Or ‘How many stalls did you say there were in the men’s room?’ ” My mother tried to look stern, but I could tell she thought I was funny. Her dimples were showing.
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