Chapter 8: Not all Surprises are Good
The weeks following homecoming were calm and relaxed. The week before fall break, though, was hell. The teachers piled on the homework. Plus, my parents gave me the worst news ever! I knew something was up when my mom said we would all eat together. We never do that! The last time we did that was when they told me that Nana was sick with cancer. And that was when I was eight.
"Honey, we have some news. And we know you will be upset." Okay, who's sick now? Is it Aunt Cari? Oh I hope it's not Uncle Jim.
"What is it mom? You're freaking me out!" Nothing and no one could have prepared me for this piece of information.
"Sweetie, me and your mother are getting a divorce. We kept fighting and we didn't want you to suffer anymore. We are sorry." What? No way did I just hear that!
"What? No! You are in love!" I break down in tears. This cannot be happening!
"I'm sorry sweetie. We fell out of love. Things happen." Why is mom so calm? Her marriage is ending!
"I'm going to Damon's. I got to get away." I get up and run out the house in tears. Good thing Damon is across the street. I ring his doorbell.
"Gabrielle? Sweetie what's wrong?" His mom has always been nice to me.
"Mom. Dad. Divorce." I can barely talk because of the tears.
"Sweetie, I'm so sorry. Do you want Damon?" All I can do is nod.
"Damon! Please come down! Gabby is here." I try to wipe my tears as I hear feet running down the stairs.
"Gabby! Are you hurt? What's wrong baby?" I run into his chest and cry hard. I'm too busy crying to notice that he's in boxers.
"Mom and dad are getting a divorce." I cry harder just saying the word.
"Hon, I'm here for you. I know what you are going through. Remember? My parents split up when I was six." That made me feel even closer to him than before.
"Are you okay now? Cause I have a surprise for my beautiful Gabby. And this will make you happier." All I do is nod. I hope this is a good surprise!