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2024-10-29 19:42:56I immediately packed up and said goodbye to my mother and sister. Like the trip to Brazil, I brought only what I needed. I texted Kacey, apologizing to her for waking up late.
"Sorry, I woke up late," I said.
"You're always like that when you're drunk," said Kacey. "Well, hurry up and pick me up here."
"I'm on my way," I replied.
I drove straight back to the Schielhorts' house. Damn. In two days I have to go back and forth to West Surabaya. I had to take Kacey with me because she's the only person who's ever been to the United States.
In the middle of that trip, I made a video call with the LGBT Gang at the same time, asking where are they? Leah, Garry, Brittany, and Tiffany said they were preparing to head to the airport. I told them that I would meet them at Juanda Airport at 11 pm.
"I'll meet you at the airport at 11 pm," I said.
"What do you need that afternoon?" asked Leah.
"I woke up late and had to pick up Kacey first,"
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