Chapter 19

***Angelica***

I got up Sunday morning to the smell of sausages and for a second I forgot I was not at home. Renee was still asleep so I went to the bathroom and then followed the scent to the kitchen. Tristan and Gina decided to make us breakfast.

“Where did you guys get all this stuff?”

“I went out early this morning. We wanted to surprise you all with at least one home cooked meal.” Gina said with the biggest smile on her face.

“Smells great, just like home.”

“Mission accomplished.” Tristan said with pride.

“Go wake the others, we’re almost done here.”

“Sure.”

After breakfast we hung around the dorm watching television and movies we rented. Gina left for her study group. Soon enough it was time for Renee and I to get ready to go home. My moms would be here soon. They arrived around five that evening.

“So how did you spend your weekend?” Tina asked looking at all of us.

“It was good. I had a really great time last night. The fireworks display was beautiful.”

“I bet it was.” Renee mumbled.

I was quiet on the way back home. Gina told me she would try to make it back in time to say goodbye, but by the time we left she hadn’t gotten back yet. Aiden had Renee busy telling her how his weekend was. I saw Bette watching me in the rear-view mirror and I know when we get home it would be twenty questions.

When we got home the message indicator was blinking on the answering machine. Although I was the first to get in the house and see it, I was never one to be eager to get them so I went straight to my room to put my stuff away. When I got back to the living room I could hear the end of the message through the house. ” mad, I will try to call again later. Bye.”

“Annie, Who’s Gina?” Tina asked.

“What’s that mom?”

She played back the message. “Hi, Annie this is Gina. I’m sorry I couldn’t make it back to say goodbye. I hope your aren’t mad. I will try to call again later. Bye.”