Riding the Universe by Gaby Triana

Author:Gaby Triana
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2009-12-26T16:00:00+00:00

Lolita takes me places. Not just to Ricardo’s or school, but far, far away. For example, instead of poring over my studies in my room, she has brought me to the Murphys’ dock once again, where I diligently wait for my life to fall into place.

Which maybe I should stop doing and make it happen myself.

But how? I can’t make Gordon call me, and I can’t all of a sudden become an intelligoid and pass chemistry. One thing I can do is pull this folded piece of paper from my jeans pocket and see what it is. “Demoting Pluto,” the article that Rock gave me last night. You know, when Rock is not being a horse’s backside, he can be pretty thoughtful.

I read the article and find it utterly amazing how quickly things can change in this world. We learn things in elementary school that later are disproven, like Columbus not actually discovering America and Pluto going from planet to dwarf-planet status all because less than five percent of the world’s astronomers think it should be that way. It makes me wonder: why should we get used to anything when nothing is permanent? Even people. Why should we put our hearts way out there for them when they’re only going to die on you one day?

In the grand scheme of things, that may be a pretty stupid way to think, but it’s true. Why should we invest our time and our energy in people if ultimately, they’re not going to stick around? Case in point: Why would I set myself up for more hurt by trying to locate my birth mother? She didn’t want me then; she’s not suddenly going to want me now. Is my need to satisfy my curiosity important enough to put up with that?

I think it may just be.

In the distance, dark gray clouds slowly roll in. The wind picks up, and the saw grass performs a blustery ballet. No matter how hard I try, I cannot get into this stupid chemistry book. I keep reading the same paragraph over and over. My caramel flan did not inspire me as well as I’d hoped it would. I try calling Rock again.

“Yes?” He answers, voice husky and full of sleep.

“Uh, hi, is this the immature oaf who can dish it but can’t take it?”

“That depends. Is this that sexy biker who thinks her tutor is the answer to her nightly prayers?”

“We only went to the party together, Rock. Big deal.” I can totally imagine him on his back in bed, arms behind his head. What if there’s someone with him?

“Only the party? Is that why you didn’t call me back until this morning? Who do you think you’re fooling, Chlo? Besides, you were looking more dolled up than I’ve seen you in a while. I may be stupid sometimes but not that stupid.”

“Fine. Maybe I do really like him. But what sucks is that I don’t feel I can tell you that. You’re changing our dynamics, and I don’t appreciate it.

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