The Trials and Tribulations of a so-called Trouble Teen

Chapter 78 - It's Not Always Easy, But I'm Here Forever

Home alone once again. Maya's back to school, everyone else back to work. I woke up early today, just shortly after my dad and Maya left. I've been left with a list of chores that I'm currently working through, it's not much but it's still quite a bit for one person. Dishes, dusting, and sorting the recycling is what's left to do. I actually feel a bit lonely, I wish Casey was around. I could cuddle him very tightly right now. If only he could skip university again today... Sigh, ah well. I can just crack on with these and distract my mind.

My dad said he's spending today meeting with some new employees and getting to know them. That's cute, it's lovely that he does such a thing. He's taking the time to show that he cares, he's incredible, he's... someone who is fed up of the capitalist system and doesn't believe he should be getting paid significantly more than those "below him". London is expensive as fuck to live in and he strives to give everyone enough to not only live in London, but to also thrive and have an enjoyable life away from stressful financial/life situations.

E: [into camera] Hey guys! It's Evin, also known as Castillo and in today's video I have to organise the recycling. [sighs] I am a fucking Womble at this point.

Second full day of being 18 and I'm doing chores... lovely innit? [giggles] I don't mind, I mean, I am the breadwinner of the family and I could get away with not doing it since I contribute the most financially to the house... but I do it because recycling matters.

[gently placing glass into boxes] Yeah, I had a pretty good birthday if I say so myself. I got a new violin, a giant Lego set and I'm getting a custom egg chair which I'm going to sit with my dad and come up with what colours I want over and whatnot over the weekend. I guarantee you that I will fall asleep within in at least 3 days after getting it.

[thinking] My mom's coming on Friday. After 17 years, we found her, and she's coming on Friday. I can't believe it. It's like the conclusion of a telenovela that people never predicted happening. On the topic of telenovelas, I have so many questions about Violetta that it needs to be its own video. Why did her dad end up marrying her aunt and why did they just let that Diego guy be a dick and practically assault Violetta? I'll angrily smash this glass in the recycling bin when I think about it.

[organising plastic waste] My dad is currently meeting with some of the new employees to get to know them better and find whatever they may need to have a good work-life balance. My grandparents and y aunt are currently... [struggling to remember] they're basically working on house improvements and house accessibility for those in our society who need the most help, y'know? Val's doing some sort of science shit, Maya's at school, Dan's at work crunching those numbers and Casey is at university. And then there's me... sorting plastics. I'm not exactly happy with how my life has gone in terms of education and attainment, but hey at least I can focus on recycling and lifting litter from the park. [winks]

Tonight I'm going to see McFLY for their comeback show and I am buzzing off ma tits. I'm actually going into the OMFG zone this time, papá got us the tickets a while back. By us I mean myself, Maya, Casey and Dan. If you think about it, Dan's just our chauffeur at this point. Man drives us everywhere-

[doorbell rings]

Who the fuck is at the door? Orinoco?

E: [opens door] Oh, hello. Why are you here and not at school?

J: I'm having problems with Ray and I don't know what to do. [comes into house]

E: So you've skipped school to come to my house to talk shit about the boy who you're dating? [closes door]

J: Yes.

E: There is a reason I wrote a song about you Jessica. Do you want anything?

J: Have you got anything like coke?