First day of summer, in my room, as always, laying in bed, looking at the stars by the open window.
I thought that this summer would be like the other ones : boring and empty.
My mom, on the other side of the door, says :
- Stacey, dinner's ready come downstairs sweetie
I don't wanna eat. Not anymore. I used to always eat. Whenever I was feeling down or even happy, the food was the only solution. Since then, I started to hate eating, cause it reminds me of this time which i wanna forgot. But I don't wanna argue with my mom again, so I got up and sat at the table.
- I made chili con carne, I know you like it, try this piece
She said as she hand me a spoon full of it.
Oddly, I didn't felt disgust or anything. I look at her as she wait for me. I took the spoon and without any thought put it in my mouth. I can't believe it. I liked it. I can finally eat without any guilt in me. As soon as I think this, my mom says
- Stacey, I have to tell you something important.
- What's up ? I said as I was chewing the food
- This summer, I won't be at home, you will be alone with your sister. I have to go on a business trip.
I didn't though much of it in first place.
- But I want you to go out with Ivy and
Charlie all summer.
- Mom you know I hate summer
- I know but this summer I don't want you to stay in your room like the other ones. And if you do, Georgia will force you to.
I start to remember all the summer i've wasted by not getting out of the house. I don't know why but a part of me that wanted this summer to be different. I wanted it to be unforgettable. I wanted to go to the beach, watch the sunset, watch the starts, go shopping, make friends and experience teen love.
I knew at this moment that this summer, would be the one i've always dreamed of.
