Becoming Family

Chapter 50- Road trip part 2

(This is all in Ari's POV)

So mom kind of flipped in the morning.  Thankfully because we are still on vaycy , we aren't grounded until we get home. So mom work is up early so Matt and I could apologize to the kitchen staff. That was hella embarrassing, but because she was standing there we had to do it. We left the hotel around  noon and started driving. This time mom was giving dad a break from driving. We were all a bit cranky but we made things work. I was listening to my Pandora went I felt a punch in the arm. "Ow what the hell Matt" I said a bit to loud. Mom just gave me a stern look through the Mirror, I responded with a look of' he started it. I'm pretty sure it was national 'annoy the shit out of Ari' and Matt knew it. Avery few minutes he would poke me or do something like that. I just ignored it, but then the little shit had to take out a bag of chips and chomp on them. After 4 chips I couldn't stand it. I snatched the bag out of his hand, smashed the chips, and stuffed it in my bag. Not the best life choice. Matt then through a huge fit. "All right that's ENOUGH, Lana turn into the nearest parking lot."Fred said losing his cool. So Lana drove to the Starbucks parking lot. Knowing that something bad was going to happen, I tried to lighten up the mood. "SOOO coffee will help let go inside. Lana just gave me the "really" look. "Everybody out" Fred commanded. We all got out and waited for our next instructions. "Because you and your brother can't get along, Matt you are sitting up front next to me, and you, young lady are going to be in the back with Lana. You guys are to old to be needing adult supervision in the car, but it has come to that. Now give us your phone" he said in a no nonsense type of way. I gave him my  phone  and we got into the car and got in our new arrangements. O didn't really know what to do so I talked with Lana and the feel asleep with my head on her shoulder. We finally made it home. I rushed inside to my room and got all snuggled under my blankets. I was so happy to be home. I got on my computer and went on my social media  accounts. I laughed when I saw what Lana posted on Twitter- From braking  into hotel kitchens to long car rides, this family always is an adventure. #ilovemyfam #weareflyingnexttime

I then go on my Instagram and Facebook. While I'm looking at some Buzzfeed videos I hear Lana come in. She sits on my bed and smiles at me. "I thought someone was grounded" she said as she closed the lid to my laptop. I sigh and give her my computer. "Just between you and me, this was the most adventurous road trip. I can't actually believe that you guys did the hotel version of ding dong ditch AND you snuck Ito the kitchen." She said with a small chuckle. "If D and I did that, our mom would have killed us for sure. You got away easy." She winked. "Oh I came up here to say that you need to grab your bags from the car and call Bex. I texted her and she still didn't believe that you and Matt did what you did." She said while leaning on my doorframe.
I head down and get my bags and use Lana's phone to call Bex.

B- did you really do what Lana said you did
A- that and even more!
B- you've got some guts girl, I'm surprised that you are still alive. I thought Lana would have killed you or put you into child labor forces buy now. A- naw I'm just grounded for a while.
B- really!! Omg can I have her as a mom, you have know idea what I could have gotten away with!
A- True, but she does this thing where I do something bad. They she looks at me with these sad eyes. As if someone told her Lola had cancer, and she looks you right in the eye and tells you about how disappointed she is in you. GAH that kills me. Or she goes evil queen and freaks you the fuck out with these glares and tones. She is one lady you don't want to mess with.

Bex and I talked longer about different topics until Lana told me that I had to hang up.
We are diner then reconvened for a family meeting.

"Because of the incidents that occurred on our trip, we are going to be postponing our trip to Hawaii. You kids need to learn to get along before we go on a bigger vacation." Fred said. "But there is a huge difference of being in a car for over 3 days, then an air plane flight that's 7 hours." I busted out. "I'm sorry but this is apart of your guys grounding." Lana said. "But I've always wanted to go!" I complained. "And you will but just not now." Fred said. "That's so fucking  unfair! We ARNT 6, we know how to behave. It was your stupid idea to drive is down. You should know kids don't get along on car rides. We were all cranky. Hawaii is so different. You're ruining everything!!" I screamed. I got up and stormed up to my room and slammed the door.

Later Lana came in and sat in the office chair and slid it so it was across from me.
"So what was that all about" she asked trying to be as chill as possible.
"I just didn't think it was fair" I said still drawing and not paying attention to her. "Well as you know out bursts like that at not approved of. You could have easily made your point with out acting like a spoiled child" she said maintaining her cool. I just rolled my eyes and plopped down on my bean bag. We sat in silence for a mouth or so until Lana got up. I thought she was going to leave so I paid no attention to it. Then she plopped down next to me. "Ari you know I love you more then anything, and I want you to think through this carefully. I want you to think about, I mean would it be alright if.." She said as she hugged me. "Your not asking to marry me, so just spit it out." I said with a bit of a laugh.
"I know you have been through a lot of traumatic experiences and that you are dealing with a lot, what are your thoughts on seeing a therapist. "