10:22 a.m.
With a banana in one hand and my morning coffee in the other, I sat down on the couch and turned on Splash. I’ve always loved this movie because of the fantasy element. Ever since I learned how to swim I noticed that my talent was different from others, a genuine talent. My mom has always playfully called me a mermaid. For the first eight years of my life, I believed her. Looking back on it now, I can’t imagine myself being so stupid.
11:32 a.m.
Halfway through the movie, I went upstairs and grabbed my phone. A text from Julia.
“Happy Birthday Kaela! Can’t wait to see you tonight!”
I replied, “Thanks! Yeah, see you soon!”
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The Eighteenth Year
FantasyKaela Alexander pictured it to be just another birthday, but a twist in her plans leads to a tail that she'll never forget.
