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…
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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…
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”…
I wake up in the middle of the night…right before Peri’s birthday because I have a lot of heavy things on my mind. I said goodbye to mama today…and it was hard, but I got through it just as I’ve done with everything else in my life. While it’s true…
Peri decides to walk Byron home after the family arrives back in Oasis Springs. Byron sees it as a good opportunity to introduce Peri to his mother. After they arrive at his townhome… Prosperity: Your place is so nice! Byron: Thanks. Mom put a lot of effort into decorating it.…
Now that the unpleasant part of the day is over, we all travel to Strangerville to Q’s sister’s house for a surprise birthday celebration. Sophia and her husband Duane recently purchased the Airbnb that was originally owned by her parents, after selling her childhood home. She was quick to volunteer…
It’s “Sun”-day and Q’s birthday, but there isn’t much room for celebrating this morning, because today is also the day that we say goodbye to my mother. Q does manage to treat himself to a new birthday hairstyle, though. It’s the first time I’ve seen him without locks. Everyone gathers…
Byron and Peri hug in front of Zee’s. The waitress walks over after they’ve been seated. Peri: I’ll have a Neapolitan cone and he’ll have… Byron: Oh…a root beer float please! Peri hands the waitress the menu. Prosperity: Thanks! Prosperity: So…I’ve been asking everyone about their plans after graduation. Are…
Merit and his friends jump in the pool and work on their swimming skills with some coaching from Q. Peri walks over to Maria, who she hasn’t seen since Michelle’s New Year’s Eve party. Prosperity: So…have you been looking into any colleges? Maria: A little, but if I don’t get…
I’m still exhausted, waking up after an emotionally challenging night. I believe I even heard Q crying in his sleep a few times. I jump in the shower, trying my best to get myself together for Merit’s birthday party today. Q is in the kitchen making Merit’s birthday cake when…