I had checked my backpack for the tenth time now, just to check if I wasn't missing anything. OK I was freaking out, it was the first time I was moving out of the country. I never had gone beyond Chicago let alone the whole damn country.
I was pacing back and forth on the polished floor of my room, when I got a voice mail on my room intercom saying I would be late for airport if I didn't leave now'. Yes I know, you must be wondering who the hell has an intercom in the house, but my house was no less than a palace and no less than a prison for me. The day had finally come, I was going to be free, I was going to get to live life my way and yes like a normal person with no fancy stuff and overrated articles. Just when I was dreaming about my freedom, the door of my room swung open and there stood a tall figure dressed in a well pressed and perfectly cut suit, hair just perfectly gelled up, with his eyes glued to a manila file.
Yes, that was my Dad, Richard Gates, the most organized and perfect man you will ever see in your life. I turn to face him and wait in silence for him to speak.
He lifts his head up and looks at me, "Cora... um... are you ready to leave?" he asked in a monotone.
Sometimes I really wonder if I was really his daughter. I snap out of my thoughts and answer, " Yes, yes Dad I am ready. Just collecting my purse." I shot him an awkward smile grabbed my purse off of my bed.
"Okay. Well, good luck for your new college life and give a call to Ann once you reach there. I will probably be busy with meetings today." With that my father leaves the room.
I sigh and swing my vanity bag on my shoulder, when there is a knock on the door.
"Come in" I called. Peter, our butler, walked in and smiled warmly at me.
"Ma'am, please let me help you with that" he said.
"Yes, please" I said and gave my luggage to him. When I was about to exit the door, he placed his hand on my shoulder and stopped me.
"We will miss you Cora dear", Peter said out of nowhere and I froze on my place. I turned to face him... my eyes blurred from the tears that had formed because of the unexpected love shown towards me. Peter was about 50, and was like a fatherly figure in my life. I know him for as long as I can remember. He has been such a sweetheart to me all my life. Without a moment of hesitation I wrapped my arms around his neck in a tight hug, tears rolling down my face. Peter pulled away after a moment saying "Ma'am you will be late for your flight, I think you should be get going now."
I walked down the corridors I had lived my childhood in, memories flood my thought; I curse myself for getting so nostalgic today. I should be happy since I was getting out of this hell of a place, but I surprisingly felt sad for so many of my loved ones, like Peter.
When I was in the living room, Ann rushed to me and started speaking so fast that I could make no head, no tail of what she said. She was a complete mess. I kept my hand on her shoulder and tried to quieten her.
"Ann - Ann calm down', we'll make it on time ok?" I looked into her eyes and I could say she was battling tears.
"Y-yes I hope so Cora darling. Now let's move" she stammers.
When we arrive to the airport my name
is being called out "Cora Gates, please report on gate number 4 for fight AK4001, flying to London."I start to panic when I hear my name being called out. Oh Lord, I'm late,'suddenly Ann pulls me into a tight hug and kisses my forehead and a smile forms on my lips .
I quickly wipe of a tear that escapes my eyes. "I'll call you as soon as I reach okay?" I say giving a half smile to Ann. She nods and gives me a light push, tapping on my back.
I half run, half walk to the counter and the lady at the counter rushes with my passport handing me the other papers. I am finally seated in the plane and luckily I get a window seat. I look out of the window and wonder how my life is going to change now, for good.
A\N : Hallo people .. How are you all doing? Finally the first chapter and I hope u all like it. Please let me know how did you like it so far? Leave your comments below. Please ignore the grammatical mistakes for now, I'm still working on them. If you liked the story so far please ask your friends to read it too, It would really encourage me to write more. I will be updating next on Friday, yay so keep waiting.
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