It was an amazing feeling to be finally considered an adult. Not that my parents were strict, or anything. Far from it. But being seen as an adult in the eyes of the law gave me a strong sense of freedom; I felt like I could do anything I wanted without consequence. We all did. I remember it was a boiling hot day. The sun beat down on my bare shoulders, as Chelsea and I weaved in and out of the shops just off of Main Street. Chelsea was doing her usual ‘shop ‘till you drop’ thing. I just followed. “Where’d you wanna go now, Rach?” Chelsea asked, not stopping. The multitude of plastic bags swung like a pendulum on her arm. “I don’t know,” I replied. My feet were killing me. “How about we go get a drink?” “Don’t be a drag. Daddy upped my credit limit.” There was a twinkle in her eye. “Victoria’s Secret has just opened up around the corner.” “Chelsea, we’ve been walking for ages. I need a rest.” “But I’m seeing Tim tonight and I want to get something nice.”
