Addie

Addie

*She woke up this morning with a feeling of renewal* I can’t believe I’m finally 18, she says. *She grabs her clothes for the day, she is an adult now, she can wear or not wear whatever she wants.*

Your phone reminds you it’s Addie’s 18th birthday. She has always been your favorite cousin. When you were younger, she was like a little sister. You grew apart a little when you went off to college and now that you work full time, you rarely see her. You have set aside two days to spend with her for her birthday. You promised her that. You grab your phone and text her