Amusement park
Ava

“Momy, are you almost done?” Noah yells through my bedroom door “It’s almost time Vie sie

going to be late.”

“Just give me a sec” I yell back as I quickly put on my outfit for the day.

Nowadays, I’m more comfortable with dresses, so that’s what I had on 1 had on a cute sundress

with thin straps and that reached above my knees. I paired them with sandals. Since we were

going to spend most of the time walking, I assumed they will be more comfortable.

My hair was in in a curled pony tail with loose tendrils framing my face. I didn’t have much make

up on. Mainly because I felt too lazy to do it.

I didn’t want to do this whole thing. I easily get tired nowadays and I didn’t want to ruin the day by

being worn out too quickly. The smile on Noah’s and Gunner’s faces is what made me change my

mind. They were both so excited for this day.

Gunner needed this after what happened last week. He needed to feel loved and treasured. I hoped

that being surrounded by those that love him will give him new memories. Memories that would

replace those few painful ones of his mother.

I take my purse and open my door only to find Noah waiting for me outside.

“I’m ready. Let’s go”

Just as I finished the sentence, we hear a honk outside my house. I guess that both Calvin and

Gunner were also ready to go

Since were going to the same place, we saw no need for travelling separately. We decided that we

would take Cal’s car since it was bigger and that he would be driving.

this day since you agreed” Noah says as he gently

the stair while being mindful of my condition. “I even called dad yesterday. He

but I let him know that I won’t

Rowan. He usually tells me when he’s going to call his

mentioned it yesterday

the mention of Rowan, I get an uneasy feeling. In the

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aside, I focus on the day

the house and Noah rushes to Cal’s car.

Climbing into the passenger seat, I

greet

Ava!” Gunner screams

back at me

then Cal starts the engine and

minutes into the trip, the boys are still as excited as the first day we made

so hyper that it was funny how they

till we get there?” Noah asks, buzzing with joy while Gunner bounced

seat.

minutes give or

start conversing on their own. Their

things they’re going to do while there. The games they’re going to play. The

the foods

Cal says, his eyes flashing to mine before

chuckle. “That is an understatement. Noah barely slept last night and he

me

%

that. Real laughter. I stare at him in

he asks when

“Nothing. I’ve just never

should laugh more

He was

needed to help. Show him how to live. Whoever Gunner’s mom is, sure did

grateful that Rowan only hurt me. I

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silence after that Mostly it’s the kids that engage us in

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