Chapter 12 - I Have So Many Plans

• "By Ava"
• The days leading up to my mother's surgery fly by. Between the hustle and bustle of work and university, I rarely see Noah; occasionally, we coincide at breakfast or dinner. And that's fine, because I can't stand his teasing anymore.
• Finally, the day I've been waiting for arrives. The day my mother will undergo the long"awaited heart surgery. I wake up excited, take a long shower, and put on makeup to hide the dark circles, a result of nervousness. Choosing my outfit is the hardest part, as I seem to be getting even thinner every day."