Chapter 37

“Amelia, are you there?”

“I’m here, Mom.”

“Dad, too.

“Hi, Dad.  Good to chat.”

“Why weren’t you responding?”

“They assigned extra nightlies tonight.  I’m pulling out my hair trying to finish them before morning.”

“They tell us you’re doing well.”

“They tell me the same.”

“Do you want to video chat, Amelia?  I would like to see your face.”

“Thanks, Dad.  That means a lot, but I’ll need to multi-task if I’m going to finish my assignments in time.”

“Like a pear from the tree: working late and multi-tasking.  I’m so proud of you.”

“I learned it from you, Dad.”

“I know you did.”

“What about that boy, Amelia?”

“Nothing, Mom.  He’s not a part of my life anymore.  I’m just trying to finish my studies so I can
return to you both.”

“We want nothing more, dear.”

“I feel the same.”

“Then you’re no longer interested in that boy?”

“He’s not my priority.  My studies, the rationale, City, and both of you are my priorities.  If it is meant to be with Marco, we can embrace a standard life together after graduation.”

“So he hasn’t already committed to life as a transit?”

“I wouldn’t know.”

“We are so proud of you, Emmy.”

“Thank you, but now I should focus on my studies.  You’ll understand.”

“Of course we’ll understand.  You do that.  You focus.”