Chapter30: Heartbreak

CARS WERE ALREADY lined up in the hotel parking space when I arrived. I’m wearing a white halter dress, matching my silvery purse and my half-inch stilettos. I went straight to the main door, where the entire function hall was almost filled with selected guests. From here, I could see Mom and Dad, so I quickly approached them. “Mom, Dad!” I kissed them both on the cheek and hugged them slightly. “Where have you been, hija? You’re late.” Dad asked me in a baritone voice. “We thought you weren’t going to attend the party. We’re worried about you. We’ve been calling your cellphone.” Mom added, “I’m very sorry.” I apologized. “The important thing is you’re here. And before I forget, your friends are already here. They were looking for you earlier.” Dad nods in their direction. I smile widely because Julia, Samantha, and Ally are already there. Even the boys are complete—Jocko, Santino, William, and Jeremy. Cindy and Carrick were also at the table with them. I decided to say goodbye to my p