Chapter 7
Marissa walked into the mansion she lived in with her mother and Caleb the next morning. She had had a really fun time with Summer. They watched Legally Blonde, ate ice cream and talked half the night. Marissa was feeling better about the whole Ryan thing now. He would probably come around in the next few days.
Marissa walked into the kitchen to find her mother washing the dishes and singing! Something was seriously up and she was determined to find out what it was.
"You seem happy," Marissa commented. Julie looked over her shoulder and smiled when she saw her daughter.
"I guess you could say I am," Julie replied, with a huge smile on her face. She went back to doing the dishes.
"Mom, what's going on?" Marissa asked. Julie whirled around.
"Marissa, I feel that now that your old enough that you will be able to understand what I am about to tell you," Julie began. "Cal and I, we aren't very happy together anymore. We're getting a divorce."
"Finally," Marissa muttered under her breath. Julie didn't seem to be bothered. "That still doesn't clear up why you're all cheery."
"Mariss, I met someone," Julie said, somewhat in a daze.
"What?" Marissa asked. She choked on the glass of OJ she was drinking.
"He came to our house last night, asking for Ryan and Trey. Apparently he's their uncle. But anyway, he was so charming that when he asked me out, I didn't say no. Marissa, I think he might be the one," Julie said excitedly.
"Mom, there was many "the ones". First Dad, then Caleb," Marissa pointed out.
"Whatever. I'm just keeping my options open," Julie said simply. "So, when you called me last night you seemed upset. What happened?" Marissa didn't know whether she should tell her mom about what happened between her and Ryan.
"It's no big deal. I'll be in my room," Marissa said and walked out of the kitchen before Julie could ask anymore questions. Suddenly the phone rang. Julie raced to get it.
"Hey Brad. No I'm not busy today. Sure. I'll see you in 10," Julie said and hung up.
