Goodbye & Hello X
“Mommy! I be late!” Mariah pulled on my shirt pulling me from my thoughts. Becca held her cup of coffee out to me “You seem to need this more than me. Do we need to make an appointment for you to see someone?”
I gave her a smile a smile and took the cup “What are you doing?” I asked as she went digging in my purse “If you’re going to zone out on us there is no way I’m letting you drive.”
“Let’s go, mom! You slow!” I stared in shock at Caleb as I got my jacket. “What did you just say? We’ll see when’s the next time I let you have chocolate milk in the morning. Do you two have some hot date or something you forgot to tell me about?” He and his sister both gave me a dirty look “Gross mommy!” Mariah said grabbing her backpack. “Good answer.”
Well to be fair, you are really slowing down.” Becca lifted my hair “ I think I’m seeing some grey in there.” I swatted her hand away “Maybe I’ll dye it tonight. Something young like...pink. Yeah, that would be nice. “You wouldn’t dare!” I gave her a quick peck on the cheek “ Alright let's get going everyone!” “Hey, I was only kidding. You still look beautiful!” Becca called out
“You have got to be kidding me! What do they think they’re doing?” Becca rushed out of the car as soon as we got to my parents house not even bothering to park correctly. I straightened the car before following her.
My parents seemed a bit surprised at Becca explaining to Party Fever how they were doing everything wrong. My mom gave me a look as if she expected me to go save them “Did someone wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning?”
I glanced over towards Becca “She’s going easy on them. Let’s leave her to that while we start baking.”
“You would think they broke something.” My dad said shaking his head. “If that was the case she would've already of killed them. They probably put things too close together.”
“Well why don’t I go out there and she can help you two bake?” “Because you two would probably be homeless. Never let her cook. Trust me on this one, dad.”
“Now this brings back memories. You need a hand with that?” Becca looked terrified as Chris and Sebastian stepping out of the house followed by two women I didn’t know. “Chris?! Sebastian?! What are you doing here? Becca pulled out her phone “it’s onl...Oh my god! It can’t be this late already!” She quickly put her phone away.
“Balloons! We need more of them and fast and… punch. Honey, why don’t we have any punch here?” She handed Chris and Sebastian some balloons. “Here, start blowing!” I grabbed her shoulders “Would you relax?” Her eyes were wide as she looked around the yard. I didn’t know when she looked cuter panicking or when she couldn’t figure something out like the how to put the swing set together. “ Are you seriously asking me to relax at a time like this? The kids will be arriving soon at it will be utter chaos if we don’t have punch and more balloons up.” I couldn’t help but smile “ I have the punch made and my parents are picking the kids up so everything is fine.” I went to kiss her but she held up a bag of balloons blocking my lips. ”Then you can help blow balloons.” I rolled my eyes and grabbed the bag.
After a couple hours the party was in full swing. Caleb was busy jumping on the trampoline with several other kids while Mariah stole Annisa from Kaitlyn so she could teach her how to make snow cones. She’s been addicted to that machine ever since we bought it. Becca still hasn't calmed down as she kept looking over at the trampoline “Do they really need to jump so high on that death trap?” “It’s totally safe and they’re having fun.” I told her” She gave me a dirty look. “Don’t worry. I cemented that thing down and added extra padding to the edge. I wouldn’t let my grandson play on something unsafe.” My dad said getting her to finally to her head away from it. “Well as long as you say it’s safe then I suppose.” I threw my hands up in defeat. I’ve told her that countless times but she would always argue about it. Let my dad say it once and she drops it.
It was a perfect day as everyone gathered and talk. It's hard to believe how much we’ve all changed especially my friends from college. Chris had actually made it to the NFL but hurt his knee after three years and decided to go into law with Sebastian. Funny how they were so against each other but was now best friends. Well, it’s really not actually. I did my college rival and now have two amazing kids that I love deeply. I wonder what me and Becca would of told someone who said we would be here today. James started writing books for awhile then scripts for Broadway. He definitely seems much more happier there than Hollywood. He married Raina and it looks like number three will be popping out of her before long. Zig now runs an auto repair shop which he seems to enjoy. Zack and Teddy are still going strong and seem more crazy about each other every day. Kaitlyn and Annisa’s band just got done with a long tour and have released their third album.
With old friends, new friends, and family all gathered around it makes me realize how excited I am for the future. Things don’t always go how you might expect, but if you continue on, they can turn out even better.
-The end-
