Fairytales or Reality

Chapter 3

"Increasing vision is increasingly expensive" The Andromeda Stain

"Hey mom" I said trying to keep the excitement out of my voice. " Hi sweetie! What's up? Did you forget your book again" I groaned sarcastically.

"nope" I chirped. "But I think you are going to be super ecstatic with my news!" "did you finish another book or something" she asked cautiously. "something even better" I gloated, keeping her in suspense.

" drum roll please" and on the other end of the phone I heard an out of beat attempt at a drum roll. "I'm going to the mall at 3:30 with my new friend" I squealed.

There was silence on the other end of the phone. Then a huge scream of delight! "oh honey I'm so proud of you!"

"thanks mom" I said sheepishly." but I have to go wouldn't want to be late"

"alright sweet heart have fun! Do you want me to drop off money?" I thought about her offer but then I remembered the credit card mom gave me for my 14 birthday.

I finally get to use it I thought to myself! "no it's fine mom I've got it covered" I replied enthusiastically.

I walked to the mall since it was only a few blocks away. I was pretty tired when I was got there, but no permanent damage. Sam was waiting for me and she saw I was soaked with sweat.

I saw the question rise in her eyes, but I guess she thought she didn't need to ask it." so " I said casually. "What now?"

" let's go to the salon!" Even though I'm not the biggest fan of the salon I decided to go with the flow.

The ladies at the salon first curled my usually limp and lifeless hair. Then they put a brilliant red polish on my short and stubby nails. Last but not least they went to the make up table,and made my pale skin look creamy and my bright blue eyes stand out.

When they finally let me look in the mirror I was shocked! Instead of my usual lazy look I looked like a girl that came straight from a magazine!

We shopped at a lot more stores, like American Eagle, Forever 21, and Tilly's. I even caught a few cute boys checking me out.

Before we new it, it was lunch time so we headed for the food court. Sam wanted Subway but I felt more like chinese. We had our bags and we went to 2 separate restaurants. When we got our food we went to go sit at a table.

We talked small talk and I finally felt like I fit in. My phone started to ring. "hold that thought " I told Sam " hey mom"

"hi lys" she sounded like she has been crying and her voice was shaking." mom what happened? Are you okay?" I asked now very worried. Sam heard the worry in my voice and mouthed what's wrong?

"I'm fine, but your father.... he's he's in the hospital!"