Fool me

Chapter 2- Bittersweet holiday surprise

TESSA POV

I arrived home and opened the door, I heard faint voices coming from the living room. I peeked my head in to see my mom and dad having a friendly chat. My mom immediatly spotted me and set down her cup of tea excitedly.

"Tessa darling! How was your movie night with Jasmin?" she asked giving me a hug. Memories flashed through my mind of the incident at the theatre, making me cringe. Stupid Joey.

"It was amazing." I lied.

"Hey Tes!" My dad said joyfully as he picked up the newspaper.

"Hey dad." I waved.

Dad got zoned into the article, ignoring his surroundings. Mom stared at dad for a bit before turning to me again.

"So listen dear, we have a bit of a surprise for you for this holiday." my mom said with a wide smile.

"Really?" I asked waiting for the surprise. She looked at dad as if she was holding in the excitement. He was too intrested in his article to notice.

Come on mom I am not getting any younger! But I just said that in my head.

"We are going on holiday with friends....." She paused for effect. I leaned forward waiting in anticipation. "...to Hawaii!" She screamed jumped up and down. My eyes widened. I stood there shocked. I've never left the country before.

"Hawaii?!" I joined in the excitement, as my mom and I linked arms and continued to jump up and down; squealing like pigs in a mud fight.

And here I thought I would be spending my holiday in my bedroom eating a tub of ice cream with knotty hair and nothing better to do than just being anti social. Pretty sad huh?

But no! I am spending the holiday in Hawaii!! That is a big improvement don't you think?

"Yes, we leave tomorrow evening so getting packing." My dad said looking over the newspaper.

"Tomorrow?" I breathed.

My mom smiled. "Yes so get packing!" She pushed me towards the staircase. I nodded in excitement and sprinted to my room. I couldn't help but squeal each time I grabbed an item.

Boy was I excited.

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We packed our bags into the taxi and left off to the airport, after 20 minutes we finally arrived at the airport. We took our bags out of the taxi and rushed off to meet up with my mom's friends.

"Who are your friends, mom?" I asked speed walking trying to catch up.

"The wife and I are good friends from work." she replied rushing. Dad was looking chilled and non chalante with his roller suitcase. My mom was already greeting the pretty lady with dark hair that hung so beautifully and my dad greeting the man who looked a bit serious but he aged well. When I finally caught up, I immediately greeted them.

"Hello Tessa, it is so amazing to finally meet you! I am Nicole and that is my husband Jim..." She hugged me friendly

"Nice to meet you" I smiled warmly.

This trip won't be so bad after all.

I then saw a 3rd figure stand up.

Uh oh spoke too soon...

I was shocked! It is as if my muscles froze. I suddenly felt dizzy. Please oh pretty please tell me I was imagining this.

Joey's eyes went as wide as golf balls but I think mine were wider. We just stood there staring all wide eyed.