Chapter 23
RACHEL
On a Saturday night, I sat across from Ethan, Penelope, and Greg in our rooftop pool as they laughed about all the crazy things they’d done over their college careers.
Halfway listening, I felt my heart ache at the realization that I didn’t have much to add to the conversation.
That my first semester on campus was one of their last, and I wanted it to last forever.
I don’t want to get back on that goddamn ship …
As Greg and Ethan swam to the deep end with Penelope following, I grabbed my phone from the deck and sent my advisor an email.
Subject: My options.
Mr. Hinton,
I would like to let you know that although I am highly upset with how my credits (and the information about them) were handled, I have decided to choose the first option to complete the necessary credits for my degree.
Since I have a 4.0 GPA and two acceptance letters from graduate programs that were due to start next fall, I would also like to request a written explanation from your office so that they may consider holding my spot until I finish my undergraduate studies.
Thank you,
Rachel