Chapter 12

Ciara “We’re going to go the whole of USA today so I hope you’re prepared, girlfriend” Tina announced excitedly staring at me while driving. I chuckled. “Keep your eyes on the road, ‘girlfriend’ “ Tina playfully punched my arms. “Stop acting all cool. I can tell you are just as excited as I am” And I was. It was the first time I was going out in a long while. Now that I think about it, was I really happy being married to Ryan? I didn’t get to eat what I wanted, wear what I wanted or go where I wanted. I chuckled at how pathetic I was. I couldn’t believe I’d let myself live a life like that; and for a year at that. “Well, I am pretty excited” “I knew it! And plus, you have to be excited. I literally bailed out of work to spend this quality time with you” “Right, about that. I hope your boss doesn’t fire you” Tina laughed as if I’d just said something absurd. “It’s like you keep forgetting that I have my boss wrapped around my finger” she raised up her index finger for emphasis. For a sp