Last night was the saddest night of my life. And that's pretty sad! I'm still a little upset, although excited for tonight's--well, I'm getting ahead of myself.
Last night, when the store closed, all the dolls climbed out of their boxes. I leapt out of mine and ran into the room where Toulane and Sierra were waiting.
"McKenna.. we heard you were reserved," Sierra said quietly.
"Yeah," Toulane sniffed haughtily. "Must be... nice."
Surprised at her inconsiderate attitude, I countered "Well, actually, I'm kind of scared. I mean, who says they're nice? And plus, I'm gonna miss you guys SO MUCH!"
Toulane looked surprised, but quickly regained a suspicious look. "Mmhmm."
My eyes filled with tears. This was my last memory of my best friends? Toulane looked ANGRY and Sierra was sad. I wanted my last memory to be of us together, happy and laughing!
I turned away and hurried into the little kid's room to see my sisters. Mara and Maisey were practicing handstands against the wall and spotting each other. I arrived just as Maisey collapsed on top of her twin sister with a loud "OOOF!"
"Hey guys!" I said, once again blinking back tears at the sight of my little sisters.
"Hi McKenna!" they announced in unison. "Will you spot us?" Mara asked. "PLEEEEASE?" added Maisey, making a puppy dog face at me.
"Girls, listen. I've been reserved and I'm getting shipped off tomorrow to my new home."
"What?"
"I know. But I'll come to visit! And you never know, maybe they want some twins too!" I added hopefully.
Mara and Maisey rushed forward and I embraced them. After a few long moments, I stood to go.
"Where are you going?" asked Maisey.
"I have a lot of goodbyes to make," I explained. "But I'll come back for one last hug, I promise."
I hurried out of the kid's room, towards the stables where Josie helps out. Just as I was about to enter, I heard a giggle from the other barn. Curious, I went to open it and inside stood Toulane, Sierra, Mara, Maisey, Josie, Isabelle, and just about all of my other friends!
"SURPRISE!" they yelled.
I gasped, staring at them all. Toulane was grinning, and didn't look at all upset.
"Toulane?" I asked.
"Look, McKenna, I 'm sorry I was a little rude earlier. Sierra pointed out that just cause I was jealous, didn't mean I should take it out on you! It's not like you chose to leave." Toulane explained.
"Jealous? of Me? I have to leave all my friends and family and you're jealous?" I laughed.
"Well.... yeah."
"McKenna?" I turned to Isabelle Manning, my gymnastics coach and hugged her. "McKenna, you've been a wonderful student and it's been my pleasure to coach you. I'm definitely going to miss you." She winked. "and, I have a surprise for you, too!" Isabelle handed me an envelope with my name on it.
I opened it and pulled out a letter.
Dear McKenna,
My name is ********** (sorry, safety reasons!) and I am adopting you into my family! I am so excited to meet you as are Becca and the others! Can't wait to see you!
Love,
*****
So maybe they are nice!
Anyway, I have to go get ready. It turns out once again my shipping date got changed until tomorrow morning, so tonight me, Sierra, Toulane, and Josie are having a SLUMBAH PAHTY!!!!! I'll write about it tomorrow!
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