It was like Thanksgiving, Christmas and Birthdays all rolled into one. Aunt Carla and I prepared a dinner that was enough to feed a small third world country. There were talks and laughters, naturally, but I rarely joined in. I just did my best to smile and pretend that I'm interested. Fortunately, they did not press me. I know they understand. Halfway through dessert, Zack announced that he will be leaving again.
"But you just came back." Sadness was obvious in Aunt Carla's voice.
"I know mom, but Matt got us listed for the Warped Tour and it will be a great time to promote our record"
"Warped tour? Wow." I piped in. Everyone was shocked that I actually spoken out loud that was not a one word response. To be honest, I was shocked too. So shocked that I was tempted to give myself a congratulatory pat in the head with a hammer.
"Yes. Warped tour," Zack recovered quickly. "Would you like to come with us? You know it'll be fun!" his eyes literally glittered with excitement and his dimples went into showing-off mood I actually thought they were hurting his cheeks.
"That's a great idea," Uncle Mark chided in immediately. He seemed to caught up Zack's cheery mood and is now smiling like a chesire cat. "It'll be a good change of scene for you. You barely get out of the house except when to tutor the kids. What do you think Carla?"
"I agree it'll be fun, but the tour is too long… what if something happens?" she looked as if she was about to cry "What if Zack can't look after her? What if -?"
"Relax, belle. She'll be fine. Right honey?" Uncle Mark asked in his gentlest voice always reserved for me. The three of them looked at me in unison that I felt my back hairs stood.
"I think I'll be fine mom and dad," I'm supposed to call them that "You need to ask your bandmates first" Telling Zack this time.
"Don't worry, little sis. They'll be cool with it. Pack your things tomorrow. We're leaving on Thursday."
Thoughts please? :)