The Big Picture

Jackson and Cardboard

Lena had millions of thoughts swirling through her head. How could her parents just decide to move and not tell her until it was time? After she had finished throwing her little tantrum she picked up her phone and suddenly saw the glistening name "Jackson" light up her call screen.

"Hey Jackie".. Lena said with a sad tone in her voice.

"Babe, I haven't heard from you all day! Are you crying...what...?" Jackson asked, not quite sincere.

"Oh well yes I am crying! Oh Jackson the most horrible thing has happened. My parents have decided to move to Maine!" Lena said, almost resembling a dramatic actor.

"Woah Lena why didn't you say anything?! Maine is so far? Wh.." Jackson said,speechless.

"I know baby, but we can make it work, because you love me.. Right Jackie? You love me and you won't let this tear us apart" Lena asked in a sweet, inquisitive tone, hoping he would give a little different answer than he did.

" I don't know Lena.. It's a long way. I just.. Yeah Ill call you..um yeah later or whatever." Jackson said, not seeming quite as heartbroken as Lena had hoped.

"Oh ok baby I love you and I know you love me too and this is all going to work out right?"

Lena asked quickly and hopefully.

Then suddenly there was a beep. And the call ended.

Lena slowly set the phone down...slowly trying her best to reassure herself he must love her too. I mean why wouldn't he? She was pretty and rich and everything a guy could want. I'm sure he didn't mean to hang up.

She sighed as she slowly opened her door to find mountains of empty cardboard boxes labeled with things like

"Clothes, dishes, shoes, etc."

"And now the Hell begins" Lena said as she stared down a cardboard box, wishing she had laser vision so her heart could be warmed by the thought if it bursting into flames.