"Reese, wait a minute, the Email said our flight leaves on Monday! That's TOMORROW! AHHHHHHHH!! We have to get packing like now." I said. "Your right ah, I don't even know what I'm going to wear, I better get going." replied Reese" "Yeah I don't even know where to begin either, lol" I feel like this is all a dream, much less happening to a girl like me." I said. "Well I'm going to go, bye" said Reese. "Bye, I'll call you later tonight to see what time to leave for the airport" I said. "Alright girl" replied Reese.
(I go upstairs pack all of my clothes, shoes, makeup and anything else I think I need)
*About 3 hours later*
(I go downstairs and start cooking dinner for my Mom and I)
I turn on the radio on and I hear "I Found You" playing by The Wanted (they are my favorite band, their music really has helped "heal" me in a sense) from my depression. *I sat down at the kitchen table with a cup of tea while dinner was in the oven, closing my eyes I reflect on what I've been through, saying it aloud in my head* I've been through a lot the past few years of my life, Granted I know my life could be worse but I've been through hell off and on all my life, my "dad" left my brother & I when we were 2 (I'm a twin, he's currently in Canada living with his girlfriend and will be attending school there in the fall), I've been through a emotionally/mentally abused by my ex-step dad & physically abused own sister, I've been to at least 10 or more funerals the past 4 years, 4 Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Church Members...I deserve something as amazing as this internship, I've been so scarred and depressed for so long I deserve to be truly happy *opening my eyes, they released a few tears* .
(Oven timer goes off as my Mom walks in the door)
"Hey Paige" my Mom said walking through the door with quite a few bags in her hands, "here let me help you" I said. "Where have you been shopping today Mom?' "Well let's eat dinner first and then I'll show you what's in the bags" "Okay" *I replied with a sly grin*
(We sat down and ate dinner talking about random stuff)
"Dinner was really good, Paige" my Mom said placing her dishes in the dishwasher. "Thanks Mom" "Mom, I really need to talk to you" "Whats up?" she replied with a concerned look on her face. "Well, you know I got a response about the internship saying they've accepted me, remember me talking to you about that?" "Yes" she replied. "Well, I got another email today with all of my information about when I start, and they even said I could bring a friend along with me, so I'm going to take Reese and well" *I paused* "What" my Mom's face looking more and more anxious "They want Reese & I to leave tomorrow, they even have a flight booked for Reese & I for 6AM EST". "Wow, I didn't know you'd be leaving that soon" my Mom replied. "I didn't either, but this is just one opportunity I can't and won't pass up. You know how important this is too me, right?" "Yes, I do and I'm so happy for you Paige" *She comes around the table and hugs me* "You just follow your dreams, you never give up and I admire you for that, when I was your age I didn't have the courage to go after my dreams maybe that's why I said the things that I did and you know I'm so very sorry for saying those things right?" "Yes, I know you are Mom." I replied. "Paige you're an adult now and I can't tell you what to do, you leaving tomorrow is a lot sooner than expected, but you deserve this, so go call Reese and tell her when to be here in the morning so I can drive you to the airport". "Okay, I love you Mom" I said (hugging her like it was going to be the last time I was seeing her ever, well it was going to be the last time I'll see her for a while but not forever, I thought) "I'm going upstairs to call Reese".
(I pick up my phone and dial Reese's number, she picks up on the 3rd ring)
Me: "Hey, It's Paige"
Reese: "Hey girl, I just got done packing"
Me: "Me too, I literally packed everything I could and thought I would need"
Reese: "Haha, well what time do I need to be at your house in the morning"?
Me: "Well for international flights we need to be at the airport at least 2 hours before the flight, so I guess you'll need to be at my house by 3:30 AM EST My Mom is taking us to the airport"
Reese: "That's so early, haha. I probably won't sleep tonight anyways, I'm too excited!"
Me: "Me too, this feels like a dream. I'm going to try and get some sleep I'll see you in the morning okay?"
Reese: "Okay, see you then girl, bye"
Me : "Bye"
(hangs up phone, goes and stands at the top of the stairs)
"Well Mom I'm going to try and get some rest. Goodnight, Love you" I said "Love you too" my Mom said from the kitchen".
*I go back to my room and lay down setting my alarm for 2:45 AM EST to allow enough time to get ready* The next thing I know, the alarm goes off...
Hope you enjoy Chapter 3, Feel free to comment below! I love hearing your feedback! :)
