You Can't Buy My Love

Olivia

I sighed as I opened my eyes; sleeping on a boat was way more comfy than I expected! Also, this bed is a dream come true! I smiled as the sun hit my face through the balcony door, and then begin to grin at the fact that I was literally spending my nineteenth birthday in freaking Milan!

I didn't know what the future held for me, but I think it's about time I started to take advantage of this stress free life I have been given access to. This is the first time in my life that I didn't have to worry about my family, or money, or school, and honestly it was kind of cool.

I sat up in bed, grabbing my phone from under my pillow. It was a FaceTime from my mom. I hopped out of bed immediately and shut the balcony door as well as the blinds. If she knew I was on a boat in the middle of nowhere, I'm sure that'll be a serious red flag.

I stripped out of the robe I was wearing, and threw on a long, gray T-shirt that I brought with me just in case. Once I was in costume, I sat in the corner at the table, so she couldn't see anything in the room. After all, I was supposed to be building houses for the needy, not living in the lap of luxury.

I finally answered the phone, and not only was my mom on camera, but also my sister and brother. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" They all yelled in unison.

"Hi guys!" I laughed, shaking my head at the pair of them.

"Oh, my sweet Olivia!" My mom gushed. "I can't believe it's your birthday and I can't spend it with you!" She cried, and I rolled my eyes at her drama.

"Mom. It's okay. Really!" I sighed. "I'm in a whole other country! There's nothing that can top that!" I told her, not being totally dishonest.

"I know but I wish I could bake you a cake, and hold your hand." She continued, this time it was Dina who rolled her eyes.

"Wow! It's broad daylight over there!" Ben said in shock, and I looked around and nodded.

"Yeah it's actually super early," I said simply, tying my hair up in a ponytail.

"We waited until midnight to call you!" Ben said, and I laughed at his missing tooth in the front of his mouth.

"Well, sorry I can't stay on the phone," I started. "I have important house stuff." I mumbled, and my mom whined.

love

guys!" I grinned, hanging

idea what I would have done if I was still in America! She would for sure know that we weren't in different

it's time to enjoy my birthday and this yacht. I screamed in excitement, but into a pillow so I didn't wake anyone, then hopped up in excitement. Today

~*~

lounged on the pool chair, ready to dive into the water. It looked so cool and blue. I honestly can't even remember the last time I went swimming; some things in life

Maybe staying in the sun won't hurt. When I opened my eyes, Nova was beside me in her

of 'Lolita'. I smiled at her choice of book, then closed

my loins. My sin,

she looked over at me. "You read?!" She asked,

I used to read anything I could get my hands on. I would read books in two days tops, and be ready to dive into the next one. I would stay up, sometimes until 2 or

there was a whole world out there to get my hands on. Then I grew up, and I grew tired, and then suddenly there wasn't

wash over my body. I held my breath and closed my eyes, allowing myself to sink lower and lower. I didn't want to think, I wanted to swim. I held my breath and lingered under the water

so fun!" Nova screamed. "I need to go wake up my husband, he's been asleep long enough." She pouted, grabbing a towel and running back inside. I honestly loved

alone somewhere. Sometime I get so lost in my head that I forget that I'm supposed to

fun?" Nolan asked, watching me as I sat down next

in too late to be apart of, and I looked out at all the ocean around us. Who knew pretending was so draining! I

to eat more fruit. I grabbed a couple grapes and threw them in my mouth before grabbing a plate. "Hey," Nolan said softly, causing me to look at him. "Are... you okay?" He asked, his face showing genuine

through a slightly packed

there." He

fine Noel." I told him, shaking

something happen?"

just stupid girl stuff