WHAT HAVE I DONE?

The next morning, Paige drove her parents to the airport with Lina sitting beside her in front of the car, while her parents sat at the back. Once they arrived at the airport, Vanessa hugged Paige, and said, "I wish I didn't have to go. I feel so sad because we only just found each other again."

"C'mon, Mom, what are you saying? Go have all the fun in the world. It's just one week. If I were in your shoes though, I'd have taken a month or even a year." Paige said smiling.

Vanessa chuckled, "No, I cannot do that. How can I leave you to be all alone?"

"You keep forgetting I'm a big girl now, and besides, I have someone special in my life."

"Yeah," Melvin chimed in. "That's why I'm not worried. I understand why your mom is worried, but, honey, Paige is going to be fine. She can take care of herself. Besides, it's just for a week, and like Paige said, I wish it could be longer."

Lina stood by the side, staring at both of them. When Melvin turned to leave, she said, "Dad, Mom, you both sho