Chapter 59

The call for the class gathering quickly received many responses. Ryder, who was the class monitor for three years, was quite organized and soon made an itinerary. For lunch, they planned to have burgers, known for being cheap and tasty. Then, they'd head to the arcade in the afternoon. The young people in Linden Town all knew about the arcade's new machines and recent change in ownership. However, except for Zachary, none of the classmates knew that Stephen was the new owner. Sadie wrote, "Ryder, having burgers is fine, but do we really have to go to the arcade in the afternoon? I heard it's been so busy lately that people have to queue up just to get in. I don't want to be standing outside in the sun." Wendy replied, "Yeah, I don't want to wait in line either. I'm already tanned enough." Most of the girls in the class echoed this sentiment. Women generally like to look their best. After a moment of silence, Ryder decided to play the part of a hero. "How about this... I'll see