I asked why my dad had left me.

“I caught him sleeping with a prostitute and I left him.” She said it matter of fact, like she was saying, “Let’s watch some TV.” or “I think it’s time I got a haircut.”

ZEPPELIN ON MELROSE BY FRANCISCA STEWART 34THPARALLEL MAGAZINE ISSUE 06

I asked what had been on my mind for awhile. It was the only smudge in my small world. I asked why my dad had left …