The Ring

I woke up to the sound of crashing waves. But, that sound just made me want to sleep some more. So, I let a few more minutes pass with my eyes closed, just listening to the waves and letting them soothe me.

But Craige nudged my shoulder, forcing me out of my little world. "Zee, it's time to go." 

I shoved his hand away with my shoulder. "Don't want to."

"The sun already set. We have to go now." He insisted with a hint of laughter.

"I told you. I'm not playing Cinderella today." I stretched out and turned on my stomach then buried my face in my arms. 

'Why is he in a hurry to end this day?'

I heard him sigh before he decided to drop the news to me. "Your mom already sent me a message. She's asking what time we're planning to go home or if we're going home at all."

I sat up abruptly, disbelieving my ears. "Mom?! You mean my mother?!"