I was so young the last time I visited grandma and pop-pop that I don’t remember anything except celebrating a birthday here. I do remember the colors though…so bright and pretty. Once we arrive, grandma Alice shows me the room where I’ll be staying. Alice: This used to be your father’s room. I’m sure you’ll…
I end up getting a decent night’s sleep, despite being in the motel from hell. It’s nice having Byron’s face be the first one I see. I wouldn’t have minded getting used to that, but I have a flight to Sulani to catch in a few hours, so this is goodbye until the Fall. I…
I’m feeling three different shades of red as Byron and I arrive at the Super 8 Motel in Mirage Park. I haven’t said much to him the whole way over. Byron: We don’t have to do this if you don’t want to. Let me take you home. Prosperity: It’s our last night together, Byron. I’m…
I’m not exactly sure how I feel about my promise to Byron. Nothing is bright and clear right now. My feelings about it all have meshed together into a cloud of confusion. I can’t make out the greens from the oranges or the oranges from the yellows. So I decide to go ahead and apply…
Meanwhile, inside the house, Alice approaches Alida… Alice: I wish you all could join Peri in Sulani for the summer. I’d love to have time to get to know Merit. Alida: It would be nice, but I have a lot of things I want to accomplish this summer. I’m thinking about creating my own video…
I feel in color. It’s something that’s been a part of me since I can remember. But what does it mean? When most people feel upset, their brains might dredge up the word “sad.” My mind doesn’t work that way. If I feel a deep emotion, I associate it with a color…not a word. I…
Prosperity “Peri” Banks’s growing up was a lot different than her mother, Alida’s. Peri had a privileged life growing up well-off in a two-parent family in Oasis Springs’ suburbs. Everything is aligned to ensure that Peri has a promising future, but there’s a rebellious streak and a unique way of “seeing” emotions in her that makes…
It doesn’t take Merlin long to find out that cutting their jungle adventure short is well worth it. They are both rewarded for the sacrifice. After their hot tub adventure, they cool down in the pool… sort of. Jalisa floats around on her back, while Merlin swims a few laps and plays around with a…
Jalisa is already up in the bathroom when Merlin wakes up the next morning. Although they’ve spent plenty of time getting to know each other in the past weeks, the relationship still feels very new. Merlin’s not sure if she’d be okay with him just walking into the bathroom on her right now. He decides…
After the final reveal, Jalisa and Merlin travel to Selvadorado for their prize…a three day, two-night vacation. Merlin: I can’t believe that I get to be here with you, but it almost feels like we’ll still have to say goodbye after the trip is over. Jalisa: We don’t ever have to say goodbye. Merlin pulls…
