English was always performative for mother. She especially loved using big words in the most ordinary situations.
“How flummoxing!”
“Just say confusing…?”
“And that’s why your teacher says your essays are prosaic,” she sniffed. Inhaling deep, I left her in the kitchen.

I think I should give myself a good pat on the back for trying this one. Setting up the scene was a real head scratcher because of the word limit and the word was actually difficult.
Another great challenge courtesy of SammiCox! Happy Sunday to you all 💐