Breaking Down (The Breaking Series) by Smith Calista

Author:Smith, Calista [Smith, Calista]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Calista Smith
Published: 2014-06-20T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 20

Eighteen years old and headed to Mexico. I’m looking forward to getting a small taste of what it will be like once I’m in the Peace Corps. I have such an exhilarating feeling. We celebrated my birthday a couple of weeks before at my work, of all places. Most everyone showed up, with an exception of Malachi, who had to work. Of course Dante was missing too, but that was to be expected. I got lots of gifts specifically for my trip. My friends surprised me with a card full of cash. It was the remaining balance that I needed for my trip. I couldn’t believe they would do that for me. Nat also got me a really pretty journal and pen set. In it she wrote little sayings and quotes of encouragement. Mom got me a cute sun hat and extra emergency funds. The biggest surprise was my dad showing up. He picked up the entire tab for the night. He and my mom did not speak. Though, they did kindly wave hello. They stood on opposite sides of the table the rest of the night. I didn’t care; it was nice to have them both there. I only wondered how hard it was for them to make it through the night being in the same room.

The week in Mexico went by quickly and I felt sad not wanting it to end. It’s the first time I felt like myself for once. It was well worth the money to get that experience. I know the Peace Corps is the right path for me. This whole thing only solidified that.

***

Mom was happy I was home. She said Nat was asking about me the whole time. So I called her and asked her out to dinner, pizza to be exact. She met me there and said Aiden would join us later.

“So tell me everything. Was it weird? Gross? Dirty? How was it?” She leaned forward resting on her elbows with her eyes wide in anticipation.

“Well, it was different for sure. It wasn’t gross, we took showers. The kids were awesome. They totally appreciate everything you do for them. It’s really cute. It’s neat to see how much we take for granted in our own lives and it gives you a new perspective.”

“That’s cool. Did Malachi enjoy it too?”

“I don’t think so.” I laughed. She knew as well as I did how much he hated stuff like that. He was too much of a pretty boy to enjoy it. I was thankful he went to keep me company anyway.

“Do you still want to go through with the plan?” She asked.

“Yea, I think it’s for the best.” Just then, I see Aiden walking towards us.

“Hey you!” Aiden leans down and hugs me. “Long time no see. Look at you, all tanned and shit.”

“I know. That sun was crazy! Thank God for all the sunscreen and the hat and sunglasses you all got for me. I ended up sharing my sunscreen, because some people ran out.

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