“Mom, please,” I pouted while she is cooking my favorite chicken noodles for dinner. “No way, Anvi. I can’t let you go alone,” she nodded her head in disapproval. “I am not going alone. Andrew, Adrian, and Hazel were coming along with me,” I retorted. “But you are all just teenagers and it’s too far from here.” “Mom, it’s my birthday today, please grant my wish. When I am going to see those places and I am already becoming old,” I persuaded. I never acted so adamantly with my mom and this is my first time. Though I feel bad about this, I need to be with Adrian, my heart wants it. “Okay, I will first talk to Sara. Then I’ll tell my decision,” she said and I smiled. “Then do it now,” I handed her phone. She huffed in annoyance. She talked with Sara Aunty and enquired about the trip. S