Chapter 8

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I guess Jacob told everybody where I was and what happened because my phone was going off the Hook. Well, I wasn't even worried about that because yesterday was the last day of school before summer break and I didn't care anymore. This was my chance to start a new life. I went downstairs eager for something to take my mind off things. "Heey there Kaylin" Aunt Cathy says "Hey Aunt Cathy" I reply. "So I know its been a rough time for you so I thought I give you some money and you would do some shopping" she tells me. "Its a mall right up the road and I could drop you off and you could spend the rest of the day up there. " she explains. "Oh and here is your new phone. I got it turned on Earlier today. My number is already in there. Call me when you're done at the mall and I'll come get you." she adds. "Thanks Aunt Cathy. I just wanted to say thank you for letting us come stay with you. It was a big transition for all of us" I tell her. "Aweee dont worry about that. Okay so go on upstairs and get dressed. I'll be waiting Down here when you get done" she urges. I go upstairs and get in the shower. I throw conditioner in my hair and try my best to untangle my curls. That was the downfall of being mixed. Your hair is a lot to deal with. After I finish my hair I throw on some shorts and a tank top and some timberland boots with some black nike socks. Okay I was ready. I go downstairs and tell Aunt Cathy I'm ready to go. I get into the car and she starts talking a mile a minute. Good thing the mall is close because I couldn't take that for any longer. Before I get out Aunt Cathy hands me two $100 bills. "Keep the change" she adds before waving goodbye and pulling off. I knew that mall really well. Every summer I would come here and just walk about with my cousins. It was different when I was here by myself. I had 9 cousins on this side of the family in total. Taylor;17, Jerry;19, Andy;15, Kiara:13, Jessie;12,Anderson;9,Lance;16,Kayla;14,And Anna: 22. All my cousins were always into something. I was gonna hang out with them before I left but then again I did live here now. I brush out of my thoughts and go into the mall. As soon as I walk in a boy bumps right into me. "Woaaah there" he exclaims. Woah There! I think in my head. He was gorgeous. Light skinned, braces, an earrring. He was like all the other boys in clear water. But he was just different. "You okay" he asks me picking me up off the ground. "Yeah. I'm Kaylin" I say. "I'm Caleb" he tells me. "Youre not from around here are you" he asks . "No I'm from Georgia. I just moved in with my aunt over in StoneCrest." I explain. "Oh, I live in StoneCrest. Is your Aunt Ms.Cathy" he asks. "Yes. how did you know. " I exclaim. "We'll I saw you guys yesterday and I live next door. " he says. "Well Mr.Caleb! it was nice meeting you and maybe when I get settled in you can show me around" I say and smile. We exchange numbers and Caleb and I part ways. That was a breath of fresh air.

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