I don’t talk about the colors much anymore, partially because life seems to move so quickly that my moods are blurred. I rarely get a moment to reflect. I get up in the morning and instantly start the process of getting myself and Kai ready. Today is challenging because I realize that I left the…
I pull out a photo that I’d been holding on to for a while and hang it on Kai’s bedroom wall. Prosperity: That’s your father. His name is Craig Conway, and I met him in Sulani, where you were born. Kai studies the photo carefully. Kai: We have the same hair! Prosperity: You do. You…
It’s the first day of school for my sweet baby. I can still remember the colors of my first day of school and how confused my mother was when I tried to explain it. Kai doesn’t seem to see things the way I did, and I’m relieved. He won’t have to fight to be understood…
Once the local elementary school ends for the day, more children arrive at the daycare center. Kai plays Voidcritters with a boy named Lincoln, while a little girl named Yvette takes her turn taking care of the class pet. Outside, a kid named Vern plays with Kai’s new friend Liliana. After my class ends, I…
Peri goes straight to class after dropping Kai off at daycare. Miss Charlie and a little girl are standing out front, ready to greet him on his first day. Miss Charlie: Kai! We’re so glad to see you! Meet Liliana. It’s her first day today, too. Miss Charlie directs them to the playground. Liliana seems…
It’s past midnight when Kai finally finishes eating, which means that it’s officially his birthday. I pull out his birthday cake and light the candles. After I help him blow them out, he ages up to a child with the Social Butterfly aspiration and the Adventurous and Happy Toddler traits. I know I’m risking him…
Kai is ready for his nap when we return home. I watch him climb the stairs just as Afu walks out of his apartment. Afu: *gasp* Oh, wow. Hey, Prosperity. *waves* How are you? Prosperity: *waves back* You can call me, Peri. I’m good. I received the rent money from you and Harvey, thanks. Afu:…
I wake up and eat breakfast first thing in the morning before Kai is up. I check my online accounts and see that Afu and Harvey have both paid their rent on time. So far, I haven’t had any issues with either of them. I hope they’re enjoying the apartment. There’s something else…
After talking to Piper, Kai and I leave the park and wander around Windenburg to see what it has to offer. There are clubs, a gym, a public pool and all sorts of things to do here. I also discover a beauty salon and spa that seem promising. I step inside and approach the receptionist….
Sleep has eluded me. The bright, vibrant colors that have painted my moods since birth have settled into a dull null, and I don’t know if I can keep going like this. Kai deserves the best version of me, and I do too. I call up the sadness hotline and speak to a grief counselor…
