Page 8 of Mika's Heart

“What? Why?” I ask, wondering what all I’ve missed since being gone.

“I want to travel for a bit. Ya know, like those backpackers do across Europe. You going to Alaska is what got me thinking about it. I’d rather do some traveling for a while before I set out on my career path. You think they’d go for it?”

Thinking about her loving parents, I smile. “Actually, yes I think they would.”

“Good. I plan to tell them tonight at supper. I wanted to talk to you about it first and see if you wanted to go with me. If you’re back in time of course.”

“I’m sorry Jan, but I honestly don’t think I’ll be back for quite some time. You should still go though. Enjoy yourself and experience the world. Go visit some of those nude beaches overseas.” I giggle.

“Oh gads! Mom would flip out!” She laughs.

Looking at the clock beside the bed, I know that I have several hours that I could spend walking around putting in applications.

“I should go. I’ve got that interview.” I lie once again.

“Okay. Stay safe. I’ll talk to you later.”

Hanging up the phone, I stick it inside my purse and head towards the door.

I’ve got to find a job. At this point, I don’t care what it is so long as it pays me in cash.

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