Chocolate Chip Cookies And Pink Nails | A Coming Of Age Story

3 | Greasy Sheets

Copyright of ButterflyFingers

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Chapter Three: Greasy Sheets

"Remember I want a text every day. I need to know that you're alive okay." Daddy Dearest fussed before pulling me in for his famous bear hug. "I still don't understand why you want to turn your phone off. What if there is an accident?" Dad question, concern etched into his tired face. Daddy Dearest pulled him into our now family bear hug. "Don't worry sir. My phone will be on at all times. I will personally call you every night at 7pm with an update. I will take good care of your daughter. I promise." Zack promised as he stood at the open door. We were running late but my doting fathers struggled to let me go. "Take care of her okay." Daddy Dearest whispered before finally releasing me and giving me a light peck on the forehead. "Okay go before I change my mind!" Dad huffed before abruptly turning around, mumbling to himself as he disappeared into the kitchen. "I love you too!" I called after him with a chuckle.

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"Come on Zack! At least give me a hint!" I huffed and crossed my arms over my chest. Zack refused as to so much peep about what we're going to do once we arrive in New York. No hints whatsoever. "Come on M. Not knowing what the future holds makes living fun." I paused at his words. Is he right? Is truly not knowing what your future has in store a good thing? How does this make living life fun? I pondered over his words the entire flight. Constantly over thinking is truly exhausting. I've been indecisive my entire life. The idea of not knowing what my life will be like in only a short six months scares me endlessly. A routine is safe. My weekdays are painstakingly similar. My morning starts early with a quick 30-minute high-intensity workout supplied via YouTube. After my shower, I pull on the usual outfit: Jeans and a graphic T-shirt. Once dressed I will have breakfast with my fathers' while Daddy Dearest styles my hair. After breakfast, I pull on my jacket and shoes before racing to school on my bicycle. At school, I meet up with Sasha and get a rundown of whatever is happening in her life and how John is doing. I know more personal details about John that I care to remember. No one but his girlfriend and mom should know what face he makes when he poops. Sasha didn't spare any details and I haven't been able to look at John the same ever since. We separate once the bell rings and my classes start. Then it's simply just making small talk to my classmates here and there before meeting up with Sasha for lunch which is mainly the time she sucks face with John. After fighting the urge to vomit and cry, I finish my lunch before bidding her goodbye and making a beeline for the library. There I will return my books and loan new ones before joining my game friends in the computer lounge. We talk shop till the bell rings and I return to my classes. In the short second break I don't even bother to meet up with Sasha and instead do some homework. After school, it's back home to do whatever the hell I want. Watch series or read mainly. Occasionally I would hang out with Sasha like the good old days but there is only so much John stories a girl can take. This would repeat five days a week. The most exciting thing would be an occasional trip to the shopping center where I would stuff my face with McDonald's and explore the bookstore and gaming center. Weekends was constant as well. Saturday is spend the day at Sasha's or chill at the house. Sundays are a family day and whatever else you still need to do for the school. Nothing exciting ever really happened. I kept to my set routine like clockwork and although exciting opportunities would arrive; my fathers' European cruise, rock legend ACDC in town, comic con, festivals and etc. Stepping outside my safe little bubble terrified me enough to stop me from every straying. Hence why this crazy adventure is long overdue. Who knows maybe I will hate every second. At least I tried something new. At least I left my safe routine and experience an adventure. At least I took one step forward to change.