And then there's her. She's a whole other story that's still being written.
Hey, you’ll be fine. You’ll meet new people that’ll change your life and things will probably take a turn for the better.
But you’re on your way.
I don’t know what I want yet. I’m undecided about everything right now.
You seem so sure of that. It’s Massapequa, not exactly soul-searching central.
So I’ve been told.
So…we’re both leaving then.
An hour.. that’s not too far. Massapequa? Should be exciting. I’m glad you’re putting yourself together - not that you’re not put together, but, um, yeah. I don’t know what I just said.
Well, if you do go, I’ll miss you. And I don’t even know whether I’ll be going to college or not yet.
I tried to tell myself that…but what with city traffic, long hours, and nowhere to come home to, I feel like I’ve already convinced myself I have to go. Massapequa isn’t exciting in the least, no need to humour me.
Marie. Relax. I’m probably the least put together person I know.
I…guess I’ll miss you too. Wait, why not?
I actually don’t mind being alone at times. But to a certain extent.
Sounds like something you should definitely consider. Everyone has to start somewhere.
That’s right. No Ben and no Edward.
Nicely put.
Somewhere is right. It’s an hour’s drive from here. In Massapequa. I was thinking…if I took the job, maybe it was time for me to move out for real. Into an apartment instead of, you know, a hotel room.
Hm.
Either alone or with friends.
An offer? What job?
There’s not much to say, but.. yeah.
Think you’ll be able to handle being on your own? I hate travelling by myself. Mostly because I have no one to share my undying wit with.
Uhm, at an accounting and commercial law firm. It’s pretty small. Office work mainly, but crunching the numbers too. Just gotta start somewhere, you know?
So…no Ben, and, no Edward.
I could look tanner. I remember my dad told me I was going to the Maldives with my mom when I was eight and a day before we were due to go, she told me she was taking a trip with her friends, so I ended up staying here with the nanny.
Sounds like it’s going to be a tough search.
Um, I.. Edward and I haven’t talked ever since, well, you know.
Solid reasoning. I guess here’s a second chance, right? Planning on travelling with your parents? Or your friends?
Maybe…not as hard as I thought. I’ve, ah, already got an offer. Friend of a friend set it up for me. I’m just not so sure about saying yes.
Neither.
New York’s great, but spending a few weeks in a tropical place couldn’t do me any harm. I’m looking quite pale, so a bit of colour would be good. Any idea what kind of job you’ll be applying for?
Um, yeah. It is a good plan.
You’re looking pale? Nice try. But getting out of the city does everyone some good every now and then. Go to the Maldives. Before they sink.
I…um. Haven’t really started looking yet. Figure I’ll put it off ‘til the bell rings on the last day and I’m out of a job for a solid three months.
Do you still…talk to him?
Yeah. For good. But summer’s just around the corner and I’m not sure if I’ll be going somewhere. Are you.. travelling over the summer?
Correction: the absolute bomb. I want to have a boy first, then when he’s a bit older, have a girl. He’ll be the one protecting her from all the jerks chasing her.
New York’s not big enough for you? Kidding, no, fair enough- I don’t think I will. Gotta find me a job once school gets out.
My mistake. Thanks for clarifying. Sounds like Edwar-
Never mind. Good plan.
Not sure, actually. We haven’t spoken in quite awhile.
Ever since the wedding was called off.
I’d say I’m the bomb with kids. I want a girl and a boy. Not to get ahead of myself, of course. But, yeah.
I was worried you’d say something like that. But you’re…you’re home now, right? For good?
The bomb? Is that so? Kids are like a bomb waiting to go off if you ask me. A girl and a boy, yeah? I don’t think I could ever have a girl. Her boyfriends would piss me off too much.
A bit, actually. It’s not like me at all.
Very naive.
My aunt gave birth to my cousin and I decided to go and see him for myself, given she’s my only relative I can put up with apart from my dad.
I guess given the circumstances…how’s that um…how’re things with you and your dad?
Makes sense. You’re good with kids. Or, I mean, I think you would be.
