CHAPTER 29 FAMILY REUNION

The final days of summer were much like the last chapters of the summer book that, although enjoyable to the very end, gives a viewer the feeling of satisfaction mingled with a hint of sadness or loss. Jenna had decided to prolong her internship and, therefore, devoted herself to work even more actively. Those weeks have passed like a wind, being filled with numerous community meetings, data processing, and work at the office during the night. Now, as she was closing her small sublet apartment in San Francisco, Jenna experienced what can be described as mixed feelings. A feeling of pride for the things accomplished that summer was never far from regret that she wasted so much time away from Ryan. Despite keeping in touch through video calls and texting every night, it was not the same as being physically with each other. Her phone buzzed with a message from Ryan: “Hey just arrived. Is so excited to see you at the reunion. Missing you so much. I love you. ” Jenna smiled, she felt