A steady rain the next morning keeps me in a deep sleep until well after everyone has left the camp. There’s no notes or any other indication to let me know where they all went. It appears that I’m on my own today. I figure the best way to use my time is to eat…
I’m still cursing Mr. C out in my head as I arrive back at camp. As soon as I get there, I receive a call from my boyfriend, Byron. Byron: *on the phone* I didn’t hear from you yesterday. How’s Sulani? I’m tempted to play it up as I did with Gran-Alice, but my last…
Prosperity: Gran! What are you doing here? Alice: I’m here checking out the aquarium. Why else would I be here? Prosperity: I’m just surprised to see you. Alice: You seem upset. Is everything okay? The last thing I need is for Gran-Alice to suspect that things are less than kosher with the conservation group. I…
My first night sleeping in a tent is not so great, mostly because I’m sharing a tent with Piper, who alternates between giggling and grinding her teeth in her sleep all night. No wonder she had a tent to herself before I arrived. Keith and Miles share the tent across from ours. Wild and Harper…
After getting off the phone with Peri, Alida greets her birthday guests…including her foster sister, Claudia, and Claudia’s husband, Theo. But the party doesn’t get started until Michelle arrives. Alida: There you are! Long time no see. Alida gives Michelle a big hug. Michelle: I know…I’m sorry. Getting this stylist business off the ground is…
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…
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…
