UNTIL I MET YOU : CHAPTER 1 – 10
I shut the door and lean against the door crying my eyes out. Most times I advise myself that it’s not worth crying about but , they keep on saying painful words. After about few hours of sitting close to the door I stand to my feet and look at my face in the mirror.
I sit on the chair opposite the mirror and pull my knees to my chest staring right back at my reflection. I can’t even remember when last I smiled.
” Ariel..” my sister’s voice woke me up the following morning.
I rub my eyes and my eyelids feel heavy under my touch. My door spring opens as Leslie walks in smirking at me with her arms crossed. I hated that she’s my older sister.
” Good morning.” I greet her.
” Morning. You should get ready. Our flights leave in one hour time. New York.”
I scoff and watch her turn her back to leave . New York yeah ? Leslie is in college and I’m about to resume college once we arrive in Buffalo. What’s it gonna look like ?
The plane ride was terrible. I sit close to the window and glue my eyes to my book. A book given to me by the therapist and it’s to build me. She says it’s gonna strengthen me. and for the look of things it was helping.
After about few hours of terrible plane ride , we walk out of the plane. I pull my bag close to me as I take in the view. I’ve not been to New York before.
” Yess..” Leslie squeal and take a selfie of herself.
” You mind taking pictures of me ?” She ask handing me her phone. I take it and wait for her to pose before taking pictures.
She pose several postures and I dare not complain. Mom and dad will definitely take sides with her. We entered our waiting car and I’m seated at the front with Leslie who couldn’t stop gawking at every single passing thing.
I wasn’t bothered or thrill. I’m still gonna be bullied by my own parents. The car stops at our new house and it’s almost the same like the previous one.
I follow suit behind with my bags. I stare at the neighborhood and it’s beyond peaceful and beautiful. The trip past the stairs was aweful because of my bags. I didn’t complain but drag it alongside me. I walk into my new room and exhale. It needs a lot of work.
I begin cleaning and in less than few hours I was done arranging things accordingly. It’s evening already and I heard chatters of teenagers maybe.
I step out of my room and stand on the balcony breathing in new air. Because of my bad fate , we’re in New York. Obviously I hope it’s gonna be better. I wanna be better. I’m far from Freddie and Georgia.
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A week after , dad brought back my car. The car i used to drive in Georgia. I’m still wondering how it got here. That didn’t change them. They keep on reminding me of my mistakes and it’s hurtful.
I drum my hand on the counter after drinking coffee that morning. Leslie was online. It’s obvious cause her phone won’t stop beeping and she won’t stop smiling.
” Having fun in New York ?” She ask me not looking away from her phone.
” Yes.” I reply her when it’s obvious I’m lying. Ever since we moved in , I haven’t step out of the house. I’m always indoors , taking my medicine and possibly reading.
There wasn’t much to do around here and I’m not in any social media community like Leslie.
” It’s nice. I can’t wait to resume college.” I roll my eyes and continue tapping absently on the counter.
” Ariel , what are you doing ?” Mom ask standing right at the kitchen door.
” Nothing.” I reply flatly.
” Have you been taking your medications ?” She ask like she care. Maybe she cares about the money she paid the therapist.
” Yes..”
” Yes ? And yet your pills still occupied this bottle.” She yells raising the bottle. For once Leslie look up from her phone and turn to look at mom.
” I…” I stutter. I’ve been skipping that one. The nurse says it depresses my brain tumor and I hate to think I have one.
” I what ? What’s wrong with you ? You went out there and slept with your boyfriend and then you started faking illness. Are you even aware I spent a lot of money on you after the nonsense you did. We’re skipping therapy in New York cause you don’t deserve it.”
” Mom.”
” Shut up. Dirty little whore.” That’s it. Without another word , I’m already crying.
” Yeah go on and cry. I hope you don’t mess around in New York.” She scoff and threw my pills at me before departing the kitchen.
” Ooops.” Leslie scoff and look down on her phone.
UNTIL I MET YOU : CHAPTER 1 – 10
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