Finally

Part 1: Goodbyes to America

Part 1 : Goodbyes to America

**Two days later**

Ellie had been non stop texting me for days now and I had still not replied. Today she texted me "answer me!!" six times. Needless to say, it was getting annoying but I refused to cave. I wouldn't give her what she wanted. Anyhow, back to the current day, my mom and stepdad had been invited to a company party at the business where my stepdad works. My mom, stepdad, and littlest brother were going to the dinner and my 14 year old brother was staying at a friends. This left me home alone, all by myself. I wasn't exactly thrilled to be spending an evening alone but I figured I could use the rest and some quiet time to just think about things. After everyone went their separate ways, I poured myself a glass of water and headed to the living room to watch some Netflix. I had already finished almost all of the tv series on there so I opted for a movie instead. After looking through the countless, cheesy horror films I decided on "House at the End of the Street". With Jennifer Lawrence in it, I figured it must be good.

Later on, about an hour into the movie, I decided to pause the movie to go get some more water. While in the kitchen I realized I hadn't had my phone in awhile. Puzzled as to where it could be, I began to search the whole house until I heard a faint buzzing sound coming from under the couch. Crap, it's gone in between the cushions, I thought. I flipped the handle to recline the couch and reached my hand under until I felt my phone. When I finally had it in my grasp I slid across the screen to unlock it. What I saw made me feel like I had two large, heavy rocks in the pit of my stomach.

It was from Ellie.

From: Ells

To: Me

Heyyyy bitch! Just thought you should know, I know why you're not answering. Poor little Haley is trying to ignore me to 'hurt' me. Haha, you're pathetic. Anyways, don't bother replying because I want nothing to do with you. This summer with Amelia has made me realize what kind of fun I could be having without you 😜 have fun with the rest of your life.

Xoxo, Ellie ✌

I had to reread the message about 8 times before it actually sunk in. How in the world could someone so close to you turn into your worst enemy in a matter of days? I was feeling hurt and confused as I walked to my bedroom. How was I going to manage seeing Ellie and Amelia everyday? Should I act like nothing happened or completely ignore them? As I sat down on my bed, the biggest and most important question came to my mind. How was I going to spend a month with them in Europe?!?! Oh no, I thought as I heard mom ring the door bell. As I got up from my bed to go answer the door, I decided right then and there that no one or anything could prevent me from having a great time in Europe. No matter how hard Ellie and Amelia tried to bring me down, I would ignore them, push through, and have an AMAZING time on my trip.