My First Wish: Stop Being Obedient
After the college entrance exams, my parents finally agree to take me to visit Everleigh Palace in Jatwick.
I pack my bags a full month in advance, meticulously drafting a list of every wish I want to make—wishes for my parents, wishes for my siblings, and wishes for Joel Sutton, my childhood friend.
The night before our departure, my younger sister, Yvonne Jarrow, suddenly announces that she wants to go to Novenport to see the ocean.
My heart sinks.
A second later, Dad pulls out his phone and starts changing our tickets. "The weather's been great lately. It's perfect for a seaside vacation," he says excitedly.
Mom immediately swaps out her everyday clothes for swimsuits and hats. "The