SZNS SERIES 1: Summer by Maria Writes (book series for 10 year olds .TXT) 📕

"We were sitting at the back, Chloe. We didn't want to disturbed the people watching. And I got to admit, we are a bit late?" her father said as he wraps her arms around his mother.

"A bit?" Why is she having a hard time believing that. When it comes to her father, the words early don’t exist. He's the king of late. When you tell him to be at the place at five, he'll be there at six.

"Maybe ten minutes. I don't know. Blame your mother."

"That's okay. So, how was the play. Did it pass your taste? I mean, I know to myself that the play was good, but I don't know about you. By the way, Paul and Ashley's father approached me earlier after the play, I think he wants to work with me after I graduate. He came me his number. I think he wants me to direct something from his company, a movie maybe or a TV show or whatever, I don't know." she happily tell her parents. They seemed happy too that there are now offers waiting her way.

She is happy as well that her job will not be her problem after she graduate. She'll be where she wants to be in the future. Directing a project in the most prestigious production company in L.A, to directing her own works, to owning her own production company. That's what she wants for her future. To finally be able to share her story and have it shown on the big screen, or even the screens at home. It'll make her the happiest person alive.

Her parents continued to talked to her friends and congratulate them with the success of their play. Chloe went to Jesse and hug him tight on the sides. It's been a week since she saw him, they were at the cemetery that time visiting his mother, after that, she'd been very busy with the play and his been very busy complying all his missed activities. He is now staying with his parents which is a bit far on the school so it's very rare for them to hang out unlike before.

"I missed you. I feel so bad that you are not in the play if only I didn't remove you. I was such a bitch that time." She's still feeling guilty that Jesse was out of the play. If he doesn’t graduate this year, she will never forgive herself for crushing his dreams, or maybe delaying it.

Jesse hugged her back and kissed her on her forehead. "I told you it's not your fault. I was MIA and you needed an actor on the stage. You saw Billy as a replacement and you did what you think is needed. And that's okay with me."

Well, even if he says it's okay, for her it's not. She can't still remove the guilt she's feeling. Well, the only thing she can do to make it up to him is help him with whatever Mr. Clarkson told him to do.

"What do Mr. Clarkson want you to do in exchange of the play? Can I help you? I mean I don't have anything to do after the play except for class." She's hoping that Jesse will be said yes but much to her surprise, he says no. No? Why?

"I can do it on my own, Ginger. Not that I don't need your help. But I don't want to stress you anymore. You've been very busy with this play, plus you still have classes to attend. I can do it. Trust me." He went to talk to his friends and her parents approached her. They've been planning to have a dinner outside, but there's so many of them.

Luckily, her parents already planned this dinner through and reserved an entire restaurant for them. They all fixed their selves for the dinner and decided to meet up on the parking lot. Jesse and her went to the restaurant first since she don’t have anything to do. They made their way to Jesse's car and drove to the restaurant.

On their way, she took a short nap just to rest her body. She's aware of what's happening in her surrounding as she didn't let herself sleep. Chloe felt something wrapped around her and she knew it was Jesse's jacket as she heard him scrambled something in his seat earlier. She's happy. This day is very perfect for her. Her parents attended her play, there's a job waiting for her, the first day of their play is a success, and there is no bad blood between Jesse and the rest of the team, especially with Blake.

When she saw the both of them talking animatedly after the play, she can't help but have a breath of relief. It's weird being around the two of them. One of them is a good friend to her, while the other one is dating her. But good thing, their is no tension between Jesse and Blake and they are still good friends.

They arrived at the restaurant and waited for the others to follow them. It didn't take them long though; they all enjoyed the dinner served to them and shared laughs and talks. She had a fun time with all of them. Actually, all of them had a fun time.

This is one of those moments that she craves, a time where she spends it with her family and her friends who are also a part of her family. These are those moments that we can cherish forever. And the people were right all along, families doesn't just end to those whom you share blood. It's with those who is there by your side and supporting you for eternity.

CHAPTER 26:

He’s MIA. Again!

"Does any one of you seen Jesse in class? He's not in history earlier. Miss