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Chapter One - Mia

Usually, spring break during college is a relief for reet these next teeks with a mixture of emotions At least school is out for a while, and I don't have the pressures of studying to worry about That's good because so my mind

It all started a few days ago when I called hoe I wanted the comfort of their voices and the routine familiarity of their updates on home life

What I received, however, was a boetting a divorce She moved fro my childhood home I nearly dropped the phone in shock Well, hopefully, I can try to salvage soone

Since it's spring break, I decided to drive home and pay my old house a visit This whole situation isn't exactly ideal, but I ht as well try andout of my head for now I roll down the s and listen to upbeathelps

I stare out theat the surrounding landscape New York can be pretty The houses in the surrounding area are lovely Yet, none of it is enough to distract me from the worry and anxiety I feel from my parent's divorce

I leave the radio on as I drive the rest of the way to Staten Island Once everything starts to look familiar, I turn off the radio and slon on the outskirts of the city My heart is uneasy This all feels so wrong

Pulling over outside a gas station, I get out of the car and lean against the side I breathe in the fresh air then pull s a few times

“Mia How are you?”

“Fine, mom,” I reply

“Good I assume school is already out?”

“Yes I'ht now”

“Great! Why don't you co round—my stomach drops

“Mo the answer

“Yes…my new boyfriend,” she admits quietly I want to roll