Lauren Hastington
"You look beautiful.. where are you going?" My mom asked if she walked into my room.
"Have a date."
"Uh? Blane? You got back together again?"
"No.. with Nial." I answered as I put an earring on.
"Oh." She said as she sat on my bed and I sighed.
"You okay? You don't look happy these days."
"Is it that.. obvious?" I looked at myself in the mirror.
"Lauren, you're my daughter and I know you so well."
"You know.. I've always dreamt of this beautiful love story. Just like you and dad but.. I failed once and now I don't know what I want." I sighed as I turned my body and looked at her. She gave me a smile.
"You should make time for yourself. How about you go on a vacation?" She raised her eyebrows and I shook my head.
"I'm not in a mood for that, mom. I love swimming in a pile of work because it makes me forget things