C10 Dumbfounded

"When is your Moving Up Ceremony, Azhia?" My father asked out of nowhere. I finished the food in my mouth first, and drank some water before answering him.

"Probably around next week, dad."

"I am expecting you to be the class valedictorian."

Mom immediately disobeyed him because of his behavior. He's always like this, pressuring me on things that I'm not sure if I can reach. I'm smart