STRAWBERRIES × CIGERETTES

Chapter 2 | Emily

Today was finally the day I was moving back to New York. I had received a scholarship from New York University and that day was the best day of my life.

It was 5 in the morning and my flight was at 8 so considering I still had time, I decided to take a final round of the whole house. After the whole incident with my family, I was still 6 years old so my caretaker, Amelia took me in and since then I have been living with her.

It wasn't a big house like ours. Obviously Amelia wasn't that rich so it was just a basic house with two rooms. When I was 8, Amelia had adopted Nina, we found her in the neighborhood roaming around the streets. Coincidentally she was the same age as me and since that day we both have been inseparable, we were just like sisters.

Nina had also applied for NYU but didn't get an answer yet. I hope she gets in, I don't think I can manage to stay without her.

When I was 10, many things happened including the time when I realised I got anxiety attacks and they were often extreme which led me to end my life.

I had cut my wrist with a blade on a day when no one was home. I had woken up after a week in the hospital and they said that I was lucky that I was found on time otherwise I wouldn't be here today.

I had tried plenty of times to forget that day but that scar on my wrist always reminded me of that day. So the best I could do was always cover it with my concealer.

Me and my Father had got distant when I was small so Amelia had managed to get the keys of the main house back in New York where I spent my childhood.

Currently I was having breakfast. Amelia had made me my favourite snack along with cereal. Strawberries with chocolate. Yum

After having my food, I hugged Nina and Amelia who were both gonna burst out crying any moment now.

"Guys don't cry now!" I whined.

"We'll miss you" Amelia said as she hugged me.

"We'll Nina your getting accepted in NYU and that's guaranteed and Amelia, you can always visit me there, I say you come with me!" I said.

"Oh I wish baby but I have work here. I'll visit you, I promise. Now shoo before you miss that flight, it was expensive." She said making me laugh.

"Alright alright, I'm going now !" I said as I hugged and kissed both of them on their cheek.

I sat in the taxi and the driver began driving. As soon as I was out of my neighborhood, tears made their way out of my eyes. No matter how hard I tried, I'm gonna miss both of them.

I had almost reached the airport when we crossed a familiar street making me miss my mom. Before I could even stop the flashbackss my hands began shaking. Oh shit.

I quickly took out my pills and gulped it with water. Feeling a bit relaxed, I rested my head on the seat and closed my eyes breathing heavily.

I'd usually get these attacks when I think about the accident. My hands would start shaking and it would get hard for me to breathe. It was because of me. She died because of me and I ruined everything.

"We are here miss." The driver said as he turned around.

"Th-Thanks. Umm could you help me with the bags?" I asked. I don't think I have any energy left right now.

"Sure" he said.

He helped me take the bags down, I paid him and dragged my bags to the check in counter.

After all the procedures, I wanna finally on my seat. The journey was 6 hours so I slept, listening to Taylor swift songs.

That's right, I'm a hardcore swiftie !

I stopped the music, sighing. There was this certain someone on my mind.

Noah. Damn all these years I missed him like hell. I just wanna go to him and hug him.

What if he's not living there anymore?

I practically chose NYU because I'd finally get a chance to meet him. We made a promise on the day I left. I hope he kept it.

"When you come back here, you stay here forever with me."

I smiled to those words.

He would have totally changed by now. I wonder how he looks.

Shaking those neverending thoughts from my mind, I closed my eyes and tried sleeping.

Luckily this time I was able to.

I woke up to those annoying announcements by the pilot. Damn it sounds like they are literally putting the mic in their mouth and speaking.

Only an hour was left so I decided to click some pics of the sky.

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I had finally reached New York. That air and the people, it all was so refreshing. I was back to my home.

I went around a few restaurants and bought some food.

There was still a week for my University to start so I had plenty of time to set the house and organise it. I decided not to live in the dorms because it was fully guaranteed that me and Nina couldn't be roommates so we decided that we would both stay at my house.

I went to the pharmacy there and bought some extra pills for myself because I know how clumsy I am and I'm not taking any risks.

I booked a cab as I reached outside and till then I clicked some selfies.

I was wearing a white full sleeve tank top which was luckily a good idea as it was windy today. I had some green pants and my shoes. My hair were in a messy bun and I had my headphones around my neck.

Soon the cab came and I sat inside after loading all my luggage. My car was already shipped to my house. It was a grey SUV. I had done many part time jobs to save up money for my car. I named it Grey because it was grey.

Ya very creative of me. Thank you.

Just as I got out of the airport area, I got a call.

"Hi Amelia!" I exclaimed, missing her voice already.

"Hi baby, did you reach?"

"Mhm" I nodded as if she were right infront of me.

"Are you sure you'll be alright?" Damn I love her.

"I'll be alright Amelia, I'm 18 now ! " I whined.

"You don't sound like one from the way your whinning" she laughed making me roll my eyes.

"Whatever."

"Anyways, just wanted to tell you that all your stuff has almost reached your house."

"Oh alright."

"Ya and the cleaners have already cleaned it so you don't have to dust and all. Just buy groceries and organize your things and if you need money or anything just call me"

"Amelia Thank you so much and I'll be fine. I'll find a part time job her like I did over there. Don't worry" I said as I giggled. She really worried a lot.

" I know just....just be safe" she huffed.

" I promise " I assured her. We talked for a while and then I talked to Nina as well who was going nuts about how she still hadn't received the letter of acceptance.

I had received mine yesterday and so I decided to move out the next day. Nina here was just impatient.

After disconnecting the call I rested my head on the headrest and groaned.

I'm soo freaking tired !

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So that was the first chapter !

Oml I have so many ideas and rizzes in my mind right now.

What do you think happened with her parents tho ?

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