I Trusted You

Chapter 1.

Jasleena

My name is Jasleena Lean Miles. I am Hispanic and African American, I am 20 years old and I just graduated with an Associate's Degree as a teacher's assistant. I am about to start my new job in an elementary school, in just a week. Only downfall is that I have to leave the only place I know as home. The offer and opportunity is too great to just let go. Like what 20 year old gets lucky like that? Jacob, my boyfriend of three years, is upset that I chose to go but also said we can try the long distance relationship. I'm a bit worried but also think the love we share with each other is enough for it to work. I can come every other weekend back home and on the weekends that I can't, Jacob can come and visit. We can talk on the phone everyday and video chat.

So, here I am packing my last few things before heading out to my new home tomorrow. Jacob is coming over later to hang out and for dinner. My mom is making a big dinner as a see you later, because she says she'll visit me often. I love my parents , Maria and Jaquan Miles, they have done everything for me and my sisters. I'm their oldest, then there's Yazleen Marie Miles who is 18, and Maeleen Jolee Miles who is 15.

I'm all packed up, showered and heading to the front door since someone knocked. Opening it, I see Paola, my best friend since diapers and her parents. I hug them all and they go in. Behind them is Jacob who is standing there with a small smile and a bouquet of irises. He always brings a different style of flowers. He hands them to me, gives me a small kiss on the cheek and we head inside. Jacob says hello to everyone and I don't miss dads face as he walks by us. He's never been a big fan of Jacob.

Dinner goes smoothly, at the end everyone cries a bit at the bitter sweet moment. They're all so proud of me but we're all sad that we won't be so close. I'll be five hours away. It isn't horribly far, but when you have a routined lifestyle it's hard to stop and take that trip very often. With kisses and hugs everyone heads out, and my parents and sister envelope me in a big hug. I'm going to miss my family so much.