Self-Deception is good

“Now go
to your room,” shouts mom.






Charlie
trots to his room and jumps into his bed. He is quick to pull the covers over
him.  



“Hi buddy,”
whispers Charlie, “how have you been?”



There is
a pause



“I am not
happy today. Mom would not listen to my argument. I dunno how you always listen
to me? You are so patient and I wish I could introduce you to mom, but I wonder
without