Chapter 2 Finding Peace

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I woke up the sound of the waves crashing into the shore. My body felt sore from crying myself to sleep the night before. There was a bit of sun shining through my window that shined right on the wallets and phones I had sat on my bed stand. I stared at them wanting to pick them up and hug them close but knowing that it wouldn't be like hugging my family. Stiffly I got up and picked my phone off the night stand and turned it on. My eyes never leaving the screen as I saw multiple messages come up. I had over 100 messages from Jordan and three from Rhonda, my new guardian, or as some would say my new mom. I shuddered at that thought. I loved Rhonda like a mother but she would never be my real mom or ever come close to being like my mom. My fingers hovered over Jordan's contact, tempting me to call him and tell him everything. My heart poured out with emotion to him, the only friend I ever depended on for everything. Just then his contact showed up as him calling me. Frantically I answered.


"Danika! I heard that you were involved in a wreck! What happened are you alright? You never answered my calls or texts I was so worried..."


"Jordan, I...Please help me, I need you here with me. I'm so scared. Please take me home." I sobbed out.


"Danny what's going on? Are you hurt? Why don't you just ask your parents to come home?" he asked with concern.


"My parents are dead! They were killed in the accident. I was the only one who made it! "I yelled in pain and sadness.


"Danny, I'm so so sorry. I'm going to call my mom now. We are going to fly out and get you tonight alright. I promise you. You won't ever be alone again. I promise." He said with sympathy. I could only cry in response. He stayed on the phone with me for several minutes talking to me and calming me down. Once I was calm he told me he and his mom were on their way to springs to fly out and come get me. I thanked him with a small voice and hung up. My legs gave out and I collapsed to the floor in sadness. I felt better for crying but I knew what I really needed. Swinging my legs around I stood up and grabbed my black bikini and changed quick before going out and grabbing my surf board. I needed to surf.


It had been hours since I first talked to Jordan but I knew he would be here any minute. I didn't care when he got here I just needed to surf and surf and surf and fall into the warm waters that calmed me down. Once the waves evened out and it was calm before the next set of crashers came in I sat on my board and stared out at sea. My mind was finally clear to where I could think of what had happened between a week ago and now. I no longer felt the urge to cry as I felt a higher power whispering down to me from heaven. In my heart I knew that my parents would want me to be strong and carry on and live my life as a brave young girl. As God talked to me I could hear his strong and courageous voice booming down telling me he loves me and that I won't ever be alone. Looking up to the sky I said the words that echoed through me, "I love you God." I truly meant it. At that moment I felt all the pain and ache fade and a greater stronger peace set in. I felt brave and strong. I no longer felt weak. I knew I had something to live for now.


I sat on my surfboard for another ten minutes before I heard splashing out closer to shore. Turning my board I saw Jordan swimming towards me. My heart leaped into my throat and I felt better. I paddled to him meeting him halfway. Sliding off my surfboard I felt his long arms wrap around me.


"Danny, I'm so glad you're ok. I'm so sorry about your parents."


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