Special friend

Chapter 1 - New York

The first chapter of my book!

I rewrote some parts to make the chapter make more sense!

I hope you like itt!!!

"Welcome to New York!"

The words are written on the sign as I drive past it in my used car, which I bought with my money.

The city's skyline looms ahead, promising endless opportunities and excitement.

I can't help but feel a surge of anticipation as I drive through the busy streets, ready to explore all that New York has to offer.

The 8-hour drive that I had to endure now seems worth it as I start seeing the rush of the large city.

My goal rings in the back of my mind: prove your parents wrong.

My parents always loved my brother, Luke, more than me, even when I was young.

They often forgot about my special events, like plays in school or even my birthdays.

I have not had a birthday since I was 9, and I am now 18. I never want to celebrate my birthday again.

All of the ways I tried to make Luke's birthday special each year still haunt me.

Why did I never get that?

The only thought that crossed my mind during the hour I spent stuck in traffic was; What if my parents were right?

Without realising it, the traffic eased, and now I was approaching the campus that looked magnificent in the photos that I looked up.

Parking in the parking spot assigned to my dorm house, I left the car and walked down to reception.

Knocking on the doors of reception, I slowly enter and see a sweet-looking lady sitting behind the desk.

''Welcome, dear!" She says her face brightens when she sees me.

''Good afternoon. I am here to collect my schedule and dorm keys'' I tell her with a similar smile.

''What is your name, dear?" she asks, turning her chair towards the computer.

I hope my roommate is nice and not a stuck-up bitch.

I respond, "My name is Layla." She types my name into the computer and hands me my schedule and keys.

''Here you are," she says, with a warm smile.

''Your roommate is Jade Brown; she has already moved in and will be able to give you a tour of our campus'' The receptionist adds.

I thank her and walk back to my car to get all my belongings, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves about meeting my new roommate.

I took out my only suitcase from the car since I did not have a lot at 'home'.