The most beautiful roses have their cruelest thorn

Take a break

Mia Madden, Sunday, March 3rd, 2019, 6:33 PM. Location: Home (Living Room). 12 days before the murder.

I'm questioning myself... am I ready for tomorrow? But, the class group chat sends a message. I see a link.
"DOE says, Public Schools closed on March 4th due to unexpected snowstorm."

Wait, are they serious? So, that means tomorrow's meeting is off! Is this a miracle from God? I see kids online and looking wt the recent messages. Daniel was the first to reply out of the 20 online kids.

D: No school tomorrow?
"No" another classmate responds.
"Do y'all read?" She asked sarcastically. Let's call her Danielle.
Daniel: Yea
Danielle sent two laughing emojis. Tommy, our former classmate who still somehow remains in the chat responded
"No escuela pendejos."
"Yay," Daniel Responded. I felt like cheering myself. The boy gets his birthday back!

"No speak Spanish Good," Jailyn responded to Danielle.

"nO sChoOl TomMoroW." Danielle responded in mixed capital and lowercase letters.

"No school for my birthday, yay!" Daniel chimed in. I could tell he was genuinely happy.

"It's your birthday tomorrow?" Jailyn asked.

"English is the first language, sir," Danielle responded, directing to Jailyn.

"Happy Birthday?" Danielle responded, probably not intentionally adding a question mark at the end.

"I knew it was someone's birthday. I just couldn't remember who." Jailyn responded. Danielle sent two birthday present emojis. Daniel sent a GIF of his bitmoji saying aww, yeah at the top, shining with highlighted stars. I knew he was overjoyed and felt social all of a sudden. Even I felt like a social butterfly. Why? It felt like a load off my shoulders for an entire day. Then, Daniel's close friend, Harold joined the conversation.

"Wait, WHAT?" He asked.

"They said the school is open tomorrow."

"Then go if you think it's open tomorrow," I replied to Harold, Jokingly.

"Yeah," Daniel responded agreeing with me, for an ungodly reason he and I know too well.

"Ok," Harold Responded.

"Bruh, did you not read the group chat?" Tommy chimed in.

"My parents don't believe there is no school," Harold responded. That's tough. I can even hear him sounding disappointed. I started to calm down. The other kids began talking about homework. I listened and responded as needed. Whoo, that wasn't like me. I know I wanted this meeting to happen, but it feels like such a burden off my back. I am relieved I get an extra day to relax. But, I feel I should tell my mom because she might not believe me either, far less for poor Harold. She was right behind me sitting on the sofa. The room was quiet, and she was reading a novel. Laying comfortably in the same spot she was in when I always arrive home. I told her there was no school tomorrow.

"Yes, I know. It's a supposed snow day." She said, picking up her phone and showing me an article from her lock screen. I see her wallpaper. It's me! I turned back around to my desk. I turned my phone over, away from the social world. Even though, I'm well aware that the children are currently communicating. I'll acquiesce a break from them. I think this was an act by god. She let him enjoy his 14th birthday. I guess she is a savior. Hmm, now that's got me thinking. I should check the weather more often.

But, will Daniel gets to enjoy his birthday like a regular teenager? Since he is already into trouble, and his parents are informed about his prior actions, is this too good to be true?

No, It can't be. The day after would be the meeting. So, there is no point in being hyped up. Hindering inevitability felt so relieving. But the fact is all 4 of us will get in some sort of trouble. I already know my mother would lecture me the same thing. I can tell Daniel was ecstatic. It's like he was given another chance because he is a good person. Though, it is stressful thinking about the possibilities that'll happen tomorrow. It's better to be laid-back and calm about this.