"Hey Mia, you've got some guts, leaving me behind to go to America for such a long time.
"If you don't return soon, our summer vacation will be over. Have you forgotten your commitment to travel with me?"
Maybe because we hadn't been in touch for a while, his complaining voice had a touch of uncertainty.
I still wasn't in the mood to speak with him.
Just as I was about to end the call, Mrs. Carter grabbed the phone.
"Mia sweetie, are you enjoying your time there?
"That boy Ryan, he's so tight-lipped. I only just learned you two had a disagreement.
"Don't be too hard on him. When you return, make sure he apologizes to you face-to-face."
"Oh, Ryan got his college acceptance letter today. Yours should be arriving shortly too. When do you plan to come back for your graduation party? Auntie has a surprise waiting for you..."
Mrs. Carter had always been incredibly nice to me since childhood, almost like family.