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Chapter 11

As I headed downstairs I decided to check the time. 4:30 already?!?! Josh was coming at 5:00 so I had to get ready for him to come. I grabbed a wrap that goes over top of my bathing suit and headed over to the pool. I sat down on a lounger and turned the music on. I looked around once more before opening the envelope, and then pulled it out from the towel. I started to tear open the envelope when I heard footsteps behind me. I stuffed it underneath me, and turned to face the person who had scared me. It was Jacque. “Heather, I was wondering what you wanted to have for dinner tonight?” he asked as he started to fiddle around with the barbeque. “Well I’m having Josh over tonight, and we will probably just have burgers and hotdogs so it you could have that ready for like 6ish, that would be great. Thanks.” I said as I felt to make sure the envelope was still underneath me. “Of course Miss. Smith.” And with that he was off to start cooking. I pulled the card from under me and opened it. It was a birthday card. The front said: Happy Birthday Daughter. I opened it up to read the nicest thing I could imagine reading:

            Dearest Heather,

       You have grown up to be the most amazing young lady we could ever imagine having in our lives. You’re independent. And you don’t let what people say get you down. You are strong and when you believe in something you are determined to do whatever you can to get that noticed. We love you very much. Have a happy birthday.

                                         Love Mom & Dad XOXO

            All I could think was oh my god. They actually think that of me. It was shocking because they always say don’t get in trouble, but they never say anything like this card. And worst part is that the stuff they said about me not letting what people say bring me down, I can’t say that’s true. Especially with what happened with Chelsea today. If they think this of me, then I will have to prove it to them. I will be determined.