Enjoy your day, sweetie. I can't believe our little Penny is 20! Call us when you get a chance. We love you!
-Mom & Dad
My heart fell. What is wrong with me? "It's from my parents."
"Oh." Melissa had been hoping for the same thing as me.
I looked through the package. It was all my favorite snack foods. Cheez-Its, white cheddar popcorn, gummy bears, Starbursts, Pringles, and a bunch of other delicious cheesy or sweet treats. And there was a check with a note saying I had to spend it on myself. I had a habit of always putting any money I got in the bank. But if they specifically said I needed to spend it, it was usually enough of a guilt trip to make me. I smiled up at Melissa.
"I'm sorry," she said.
"I don't know how to accept that it's over." I could feel the tears welling in my eyes
