The Bad Apple

Chapter Two: Deep Fried & Coffee Don't Mix

The next morning, I was thrilled not going to school. After breakfast and dressed, I texted Kimmy.

"I didn't study for the test, skipping school, going to the mall, can I borrow your history book for the weekend?" 8:10am.

"Nice, I wish I could skip but, I am at my limit... Hey, go to instead... The market still has the buy 1 and get 1 free cider donuts." 8:11am.

"Great idea! I haven't gone there since last year. I'll get a dozen and meet you at your house around 4pm... Invite Jenny and Wendy to come too, bye" 8:11am.

I checked my purse to see how much money I had. I had $57 and some change. It's an hour by train and the round-trip ticket was $18. I was excited to go and couldn't wait to leave. I had to wait for my dad to go first because, I was leaving my school bag here.

I checked my sister's thread, still no answer from her. I wasn't too worried about it, she doesn't wake up until 8:30am for work.

Knowing the weather will be in the 80s and that I'm going to be picking apples, I decided to change my jeans into my white shorts.

I heard the front door shut, I looked out my window and dad was getting in his car, he must have had an early meeting. I fixed my hair and made sure I had everything before leaving.

It was a 25-minute walk to the train station from my house. Even though the train was at 9:55am, I left at 8:30. Just in case my dad comes back, he tends to forget stuff when he is rushing to go to work. Also, I have nosy neighbors that have my dad's cell phone number.

Since I have time to get there, I took the long way, I walked through the park and arrived at 9:35. After buying the train ticket, I waited on the bench. I looked into my purse to get some gum and I noticed I forgot my phone charger. I checked my cell and was relieved, still at full power.

The hour train ride was long, not many people and the scenery was nice. After getting off the train, I followed the signs to the free shutter bus to the farm. I got in line and waited for the bus to arrive. I texted my sister.

"Please tell me you called my school?" 11:03am.

A minute later, she texted back.

"I just called them." 11:04am.

"Thanks!"

"I told the man on the phone, you are on your period and having unnormal heavy flows."

"LOL, real funny."

"I am going to work soon, I'll text you on my break. I gtg, my boy toy wants me. See yah."

"Thx again, bye."

Still smiling at her stupid joke. I was happy I didn't have to worry about that anymore. The bus was coming. I was surprised when everyone around me was taking out money. The sign on the bus door said, fare $5. I was upset and took out the money, it was supposed to be free.

After getting off the ten-minute bus ride, I was finally here. First, I headed to the market bakery. I was glad that I was wearing shorts because, it was warm, and it was supposed to get hotter later.

While I walked around the bakery, I smelt fresh apple cider donuts cooking. There were so many yummy desserts but, the donuts were what I was waiting for. I walked to the donut stand and checked the price sign. $2 each, buy one & get one free, buy 6 & get 13 free.

I wanted to pick apples first then I'll buy them when I was ready to leave. I was hungry and wanted two before going picking. There were six lines to the stand, I went to the shortest one. After a minute or two, it was my turn. The cashier was a young boy and asked.