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“Oh, nice, thank you, Gwen.”
We’ve now reached the passive aggressive portion of our program.
“And thank you for your support, as always,” I tell her. “Gotta go. I need to finish packing.”
“Fine, we’ll discuss this when you get back.”
“I’d rather not.”
“And yet, we will. Have a safe trip. I love you.”
“I love you too.”
I hang up and growl at the phone. “Narrow-minded and judgmental, that’s what you are, Mother,” I mutter as I open my sweater drawer. How come I couldn’t have gotten a nice, supportive mom? The kind who bakes cookies and thinks the sun shines out of my fingertips?
Allie
How’s the packing going?
Crappy. Just got off an irritating call with my mother.
Allie
Let me guess, she’s already suggesting you jump spaceship?
Yup. Which is the last thing I need right now. Not while I’m packing for every possible climate. Do you know how many there are in Peru? Beach, jungle, crazy high, cold mountains. Plus, I need funeral clothes. And we’re only allowed one large backpack. How, Allie? How?
Allie
Start by picking out what you’re wearing on the plane. That’s one less outfit to go in the bag.
Okay. Good idea. Cargo pants, a tee, and a fleece.
Allie
Newp. You should dress up for the flight.
Why?
Allie
Because when you get to Lima, you’ll be making your first impression on Sterling. And there’s only one shot at that so you better go professional. Wear whatever you’re bringing for the funeral.
Seriously? But I like to be comfortable when I fly.
Allie
Sterling is a suit. You need to be a suit, too, or he’ll never respect you/give us the money.
Okay, fine, but I won’t like it. Also, now that I’m swapping out my heels for my heavy hiking boots, I have no idea how I’m going to get this backpack closed.
Allie
I wish I could come over and help instead of being stuck in the lab with stupid Chad (who is TOTALLY pouting because you’re going instead of him).
He was probably too upset to master debate last night.
Allie
