"You know, Boston is so far away. Why don't you just stay here and find a job nearby? It's better for the family to look after each other."
I had heard this countless times.
In the past, I would always say that my major didn’t match the local job market, and even if I found a job here, the salary wouldn’t be great, so I would return to Boston.
But this time, I agreed without hesitation, “I feel the same way. I've been drifting for years and it's time to settle down.
“I plan to stay for good, so having you and Marcela stay at a hotel is not practical. Let Mom and them clear out the room. I'll move in there.”
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Colton was stunned for a moment.
Then he said, “Sure. I will have them clear it out right away.”
No sooner had he spoken than Marcela started to complain, “Clear it out to where? This house is so small, there’s barely any room to move!”
Everyone stood there, nobody making a move.
After a long stalemate, Colton finally said, “If you won’t clear it, I will.”
He started towards the room, but Mom grabbed his arm. “Do you even know how to clear it? Just leave it to me.”
I looked at my mother, and I didn't dwell on living in my previous room.