Anita

Since I’d taken a lot of my stuff when I went to stay with Grandma, I still had to go back. Mom and Carl headed for their honeymoon, and Evan went with me back to Minnesota.

Evan made plans for someone to head back in my car, then drove me to Grandma’s in his own car. It was easier having someone with me, so I didn’t complain.

Grandma wanted us to stay for a few days, but Evan didn’t bring a change of clothes, so we couldn’t stay for that long. He bought a few outfits just, so he could change out of the clothes he’d worn during the long two day drive.

We stayed in different rooms, and she kept a close eye on us, but it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be.

“Let’s leave tomorrow morning,” Evan said as he helped me pack my stuff up and move them to the car. “I talked to your grandmother already, and she said it was okay.”

“You talked to her?” I said, alarmed. “When? I thought she left early.”

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