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It was almost time for school to start again. Spring break was almost over. I was over at Mandy’s house. Today was only Sunday, so that tells you school is on its way again. I do okay in school. I mostly receive As and Bs, which makes Mom and Dad happy. Mandy started the conversation. We played a few games while I was over.
“Mandy, I have something I want to tell you.”
“What’s that, Dee Dee?” she asked, pushing her hair out of her face.
“Remember you told me that you wanted to meet Summer and Brittany?”
Mandy nodded and answered, “Yes, I do. What about them? I’m really looking forward to meeting these girls you’ve been telling me about.”
“That’s why I’m here,” I told her.
“Okay, Dee Dee. You have my attention,” she told me.
“I can see that.”
“Is this good news you want me to hear about your friends?”
I shook my head and answered, “No.”
“Bummer. I was hoping it would make me happy.”
“Of course it doesn’t. If this was your news to share with me, I would know right away it wasn’t good. I just wanted to let you know that neither of the girls are coming to Milwaukee any time soon.”
“Did you tell them about me?” Mandy asked.
“Yes, I did. Even Brittany and Summer are curious about you.”
“I’m sure they are. How old did you say they are?”
“Close to our age, but we’re older,” I answered.
“I see. Did they tell you why they couldn’t come for a short day?”
“Yes, they did, Mandy, Even my mom is disappointed about this news.”
“I bet she is. Did you meet Summer and Brittany through your mom?”
“Nope. I thought I already told you the story on how I met them.”
Now Mandy remembered I met these girls through a spam message. Even until today Dad still isn’t very happy on the way I met the girls.
“I don’t think I’ve asked this question, but I’ll ask anyway. Has your dad ever had the chance to meet them yet?”
“Not yet. Not sure how that would work,” I answered.
“Just wondered, that’s all, Dee Dee. I’m sure your friends are disappointed as well.”
“They sure are, Mandy. They are very friendly girls. I’m sure you would’ve liked them.”
“Did they say why they couldn’t come at the last minute?”
“They sure did. Brittany’s mom didn’t want to come up with the airplane tickets, but we understand.”
“I agree with you, Dee Dee. You know I don’t travel by airplane.”
“I know you don’t. I have done that more recently than you have.”
Mandy nodded. She remembered when Mom and I flew out to New York over Christmas break and had the chance to meet in person for the first time.
“I’m still a bit jealous on your first meeting with Brittany and Summer.”
“I know, Mandy. That can’t be helped.”
“That’s true. Summer couldn’t come out because her mom has very bad allergies and Summer answered that question for her.”
“That’s a shame, Dee Dee. I’m happy I don’t have either diabetes or allergies.”
“I agree with you, Mandy. Let’s have one more game and then I have to think about going home. You know how our parents feel when it’s a school night.”
“I know. Let me walk you to the door, Dee Dee.”
“Thank you. I’ll see you in school.”
When we reached the front door, I once again thanked her for inviting me.
“You’re welcome, Dee Dee. See you tomorrow.”
Then I was gone. Quite a spring break, that’s for sure.