This is short--it just brings Manny into the story

Chapter 4, part 1: My Solution

I cannot take living here anymore. I think the only reason I stayed here so long for was because of Mami. After hardly living here in high school I just missed her so much. They are my parents, and I love them, but I can't do this. They should be happy for me, they should be proud of me, they should want me to fulfill my dreams. All they do is argue with me... well not so much Ma, but Papi does. They said they would try to understand what I want, and help me though it... but I don't think they are trying their hardest. I understand how they grew up, and what our heritage means, but I am doing what I love, and it makes me happy... so shouldn't that make them happy?

I know I shouldn't still be living home anyway, I mean I am twenty, but I wanted to make them happy. They said they missed me being home, so I moved back home... I won't go too much as to say big mistake, but it isn't pleasant. I need my own place, I need to be around people who are happy that I am happy. This is why I am moving in with Emma, well once we find a place. With both of us working we should be able to afford a descent living space, which is all I need. I love the way my life is going, especially after all that high school bullshit. I am so done with the whole drama scene.

I am currently working on a small movie, my second one actually. I'm pretty happy about it. I try out for every audition that happens within a twenty mile radius of Toronto. I've done some TV commercials, been in a couple TV shows (just as extras or such), and am on my second movie (which I said before). I'm thinking about driving a bit more for auditions. Anyway, I'm taking acting classes, as well as mandatory college classes at University of Toronto. Shouldn't t hat make my parents feel any better? I am in college, which is what they wanted. I guess I'll just never understand them.

Oh, Emma and her new boyfriend... I am not a fan of Tristan, He reminds me so much of Craig. I just know he is going to get her into trouble. I hope she doesn't fall head over heels for him. She doesn't need that kind of drama in her life. I wish she would talk to me more. Emma hardly tells me anything anymore. We are best friends, but she won't tell me anything about Tristan. She goes over to his house all the time and comes home, not giving me any details. I can't handle it. She knows how nosey I am. Is there something she's not telling me? No... Emma's smart... she wouldn't get herself into trouble... Ah, my phone's ringing.

"Hello" I should have looked at my caller ID before answering.

"Hey, I found an amazing place so you're stuff better be packed." Emma tells me.

"It is, I so can't wait!" I match Emma's excitement.

"Good, so I'm currently moving my stuff in. I know what you're going to say, but I packed up my car before I even looked at the place. I saw the ad and I just put my things in my car and came over here. It's so darling. Two bedroom, one bathroom, which has an amazing tub, it's huge, a regular sized kitchen, and a descent sized living room. So Manny Santos, you have to get your ass down here now." Emma rambles on. I am so excited to be living with Emma again. I get the address, pack everything into my car that fits, and race down to our new apartment. This is so going to rock.

It took all day, and most of the next, but we got everything we [meaning Emma and I into our new place. It is so amazing, I love it. Emma got Sean to help us, who, by the way, is moving into the apartment across from ours. He's looking for a bigger place too, although I don't know why. I didn't think to ask, which is weird since I am such a curious person at heart, but I was just too happy about finally living on my own, well on my own with Emma. I really hope all goes well...