Bailey
Seriously! Text me when you wake up. I’ve had the best idea
A smile finds my lips because this is just like Bailey. While she may appear a little hostile to some people because she’s always direct and usually says what she thinks, she’s always been very supportive and sweet to me.
We are kinda opposites in just about everything, but I know I can trust her and she’d never do me wrong.
I take a much needed sip of coffee and let the smoothness settle, warming my body like a melody as I lay back into my propped up cushions.
Me
Hey, B. I just woke up. What idea do you speak of?
The gray bubble appears a sip or two of coffee later. I smile as I wait for her answer.
Bailey
Move to Wyoming!
I stare blankly at her message.
Me
Have you been inhaling too much of that clean fresh air?
Bailey
Ha-ha. I’ve been thinking about it all night. I couldn’t sleep
I grew up in Denver, Colorado, but my parents moved to New York when I was a teen for my dad’s job promotion. We lived in Long Island for several years until I moved to New York City. It was a different lifestyle to Colorado, but I grew to really love the city. My folks just moved back home two years ago because they were sick of the city hustle, and Dad craved some acreage. Ever since they left, it’s become more and more apparent that a part of me has always missed the scenic mountains and the fresh air. And I know Mom especially felt guilty about moving so far away. I miss them.
Me
Pray tell
Bailey
Well… I saw my friend Izzy after we talked yesterday. Her family runs the Christmas tree farm I work at. They’re looking for an office gal to run things. I think you’d be a great fit
I read the message with wide-eyes. What in the world?
Me
The Christmas tree farm?
Bailey
Yup
Me
And you immediately thought of me?
Bailey
Sure did. You’re coming anyway for the holidays, so why not get paid for it? Find your feet, then we make a plan of action. You’d also be super close to your folks - you could surprise them. They go to Silver Pines every year, it’s only a short drive from here
Silver Pines is the next town over, only an hour away. I blink in rapid succession as the cogs in my mind turn over.
