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Chapter 2

   The ride was quick to the airport, only like 20 minutes away. Once we get there we got our stuff out of the rental car and enter the airport. Ugh, I hate airports so much. I see my sister bouncing around beside me. I wish I had excitement like her, but mostly energy. I feel like shit right now. When you're in an airport it's either you're happy, sad, or stressed the fudge out. When you move you pick up all you're things yet you leave so much behind. You leave family, a home, friends, jobs, and relationships behind. But for today I leave my home, family, and most importantly Kani. My sister tugs my arm and points at something far away. My mind trails away slowly from my thoughts to give all my undivided attention to the bundle of joy next to me.

  "Look, look! Mila it's a doggy!" She shouts. My eyes land on a golden retriever with a pouch on its back. There's children around him smiling and laughing. The dog sits there pleased with its new gawkers. "Come on Mila! I wanna see the doggy!" She pulls me but I don't budge. I look at my parents expectantly and they smile. I follow Sofi to the dog.

  Dogs, I love them so much, but not right now. I'm still pissed about this move I don't show my anger though cause I know it's the right thing to do. My dad needs this job more than anything. Money has always been a roller coaster with us, ups, downs and some major loops whether it be good or bad. I pull myself out of my thoughts and look at Sofi. She's sitting next to the dog petting his chest slowly. I smile at the admiration my sister has for animals. Only she can put a smile on my face during times like these. She looks at me expectantly.

  "Mila, aren't you gonna pet the doggy?" She asks. I shake my head, she frowns.

  "I'm not feeling up for it Sofia, I'm tired and stressed its not gonna do much." I say. The women holding the dogs leash shakes her head and smiles at me.

  "That's the purpose for this dog she says." She looks at me and I knit my eyebrows in confusion. "Sam here, he helps people calm down before their flight. Dogs are known for calming people who are stressed, like yourself. That's Sam's job here to make you feel happy." I look at the dog again. I crouch down and pet his back. I've always wanted a dog. I was supposed to get one when I was younger, but then we moved to Rhode Island and the idea was lost. I feel a surge of relief as my hand caresses the canines soft fur. Sam turns and licks my face. A smile widely at the dog.

  "Who's a good boy? Sam is! Aw you're such a cutie pie. Thanks for the kisses, but I think it's time to go Sofi." I say with a baby voice. I get up from my crouched position and take Sofi's hand. "Thanks." I say to the women as we walk toward our mother.

My mom has STRESSED OUT written on her face. If this move is hard for me I can't imagine what my mom is feeling. She probably thinks it's all her fault for putting me through this. Not to mention all the money and effort going into this move. I talked to my mom about this and she said it was worth it. She said what this job has to offer for our family we can never find in Rhode Island and it's the best for us. I know I can't feel selfish now so i put a happy face for my mom, it's the least i can do considering they've done that for Sofi and I a million times. My parents aren't getting divorced or anything, it's just they go through so much to make us happy. I remember when we were really struggling with money at one time and my parents fought all the time. They never fought in front of Sofia and me though, but I heard it. I remember laying awake in bed it was the middle of the night and I could hear their attempt at whisper yelling, from down the hall. I never said anything about it though and thankfully my sister was a really heavy sleeper. I just wish I could some how make up for all the times they put us first. I let go of Sofia's hand and let her run ahead of me.

  "Camila do you need to go to the bathroom before the flight? I'm going with Sofi, your dad just left to get water." My mom says from the chair in gate 16. I shake my head and take my moms seat once she gets up. I watch my mother and Sofi leave. I take out my phone and text Kani.