Bitter Melon (2010)
“She no longer smiles when she sees her classmates. Her shoulders slump when she sits and walks. The first time Theresa and I notice this, we exchange knowing glances. Though I am sad for Diana, I can hardly suppress my happiness for myself. That happiness is quickly followed by frustration, because without Derek’s number, I can’t take advantage of my opportunity. I try looking up his number in the phonebook, only to find a dozen Collinses. How many families would I have to bother before finding... the right one? And what if I go through the whole list, only to discover that Derek is unlisted?
Mom and I pass Christmas Eve with Nellie and Theresa. Nellie gives me a leather-bound journal. Theresa gives me a teddy bear. Mom gives me a girdle. The following day, Nellie, Theresa, and Theresa’s brother, Ben, fly to Hong Kong to spend the rest of winter break with Theresa’s dad.
In January, speech class is over, and psychology takes its place as my senior-year elective. I still see Ms. Taylor on a daily basis, because she is also my English teacher.MoreLess
Mom and I pass Christmas Eve with Nellie and Theresa. Nellie gives me a leather-bound journal. Theresa gives me a teddy bear. Mom gives me a girdle. The following day, Nellie, Theresa, and Theresa’s brother, Ben, fly to Hong Kong to spend the rest of winter break with Theresa’s dad.
In January, speech class is over, and psychology takes its place as my senior-year elective. I still see Ms. Taylor on a daily basis, because she is also my English teacher.MoreLess
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