The Passenger Seat Principle
Language: en
My college campus was being used for state exams, so the dean announced an early spring break. My parents told me they had just bought my brother, Liam, a brand-new car, and that he would pick me up to bring me home. Excited, I hopped into Liam’s shiny new SUV. I paused for a second when I saw a custom sticker on the dashboard in front of the passenger seat: "Princess Tiffany’s Seat." Liam gave an awkward laugh. "It’s fine, Maya. Just hop in." I didn't think much of it. I sat down, figuring we were family. Surely his girlfriend wouldn't mind. Halfway home, Liam’s phone started blowing…