I’m not sure that this place is all that I thought it would be. I’m here looking for freedom, but this is slave labor, and for what…to live in a tent? At least there’s the beach… …and living near a beach does have its perks. Sexy Guy: Hey there! Prosperity: Hey you… But I have…
Gran-Alice and pop-pop have already started their day when I get up and get ready to move out. I find Gran-Alice at her computer. Prosperity: Good morning, gran! Alice: Good morning, Peri. No chance I can talk you out of leaving today? Prosperity: It’s already a done deal. Alice: Well, we’re going to miss having…
I follow the lady at the café’s instructions while realizing that I never got her name. I make a mental note to find it out if I ever run into her again. I get off the ferry and make my way to an area that consists of tents and one small building. Hoping that I’m…
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…
