Chapter 17

I walked into the diner with Chris on my arm; we met our parents to tell them what I’d decided to do. We see our moms at the back of the diner in the giant booth, and we hurry over to join them, “Eliza, it’s good to see you.” I said to Chris’s mother; she smiled,

“It’s good to see you too.” She said, hugging me almost as tight as my mother did when I returned home, “I’ve missed you so much.”

“I’ve missed you too.” Chris and I sat together when Dad walked into the diner, waving at us,

“Hello, everyone!” He said excitedly. I chuckled a bit,

“You’re awfully cheerful today,” Chris said,

“How can I not be?” Dad asked, “I have my beautiful girlfriend beside me, my lovely daughter, and my future in-laws. Today couldn’t get any better.” Dad kissed Mom’s cheek. Chris and I smiled at each other, then turned to the others,

“Actually, Sophia has some news that might make it even better,” Chris stated; all attention was on me now. I smiled and said,

“I’m moving back home.” Mom’s f