I Wish...

FELICIA

15th October, 2018

1:15pm

My phone's been buzzing with messages; some calls came in, and among them, Edna and Manuel, Travis, my aunts and uncle, especially Aunt Alicia and Uncle Zander, Edna and Manuel's parents, gave the most heartwarming birthday wish. I almost cried, and was grateful for all their calls; Travis called before his first class of the day. Each time the store got less busy, I'd work my way through the messages, sending out replies, but none from Gabriel.

We've been in touch since he left for Dureen last week. He's been so excited, which invariably makes me happy for him. Gabe told me of his friend, Etiosa who he had met during his interview, and stories of living with Matthew.

"He's a pretty cool guy. And our study times are same only that I start 25 minutes before he does," Gabe had said.

"Really?"

"Yup. Met a couple of Matt's friends during lunch today," he said, and I could hear paper being shuffled around.

"How were they like?"