Worldwide Strangers

Back To School

I was just walking to my school, and I was thinking about Alina again. I couldn't handle the fact I might won't be able to see her again. So I took my phone out to check her Instagram. She deleted all her posts. I actually couldn't believe it. I quickly ran to school because I realised I was already going to be late. Made it to the class and sat down. All the kids were just screaming in Latvian. It was so weird to hear my native language again. The teacher came in and welcomed me back. She asked "How did you enjoy your time in England?". "Amazing, I've got a lot of new friends and stuff you know. I have so much memories that I know I won't forget!" I said. "Amazing Aleksandra, we are glad to have you here!" She said back. "Okay guys, open your books at page 7, we have a lot of stuff to do today!" she yelled. I opened it and started drawing hearts, while thinking about that moment from the airport. And imagining how we would live if we weren't separated. I took a sheet of paper drawing me and Alina having a nice life afterall. I was just so madly in love with her. My friend that sat next to me asked "Kas tas ir Aleks?", which means "What's this Alex?". I replied "Neko.", which meand nothing. She asked me to tell her everything. I said, "After this period ends, I'm telling you the biggest secret ever. But promise me, you won't tell anybody, and it won't break our friendship apart. Okay?". She nodded. "Okay" I replied. After 27 minutes of counting those painful square roots the ring finally rang. Me and my friend Sofija which I talked to during the period went to the toilets. I told her everything about Alina and our connection and everything. She stood there shocked. And asked, "wait. So you think you're a lesbian? Or what are you trying to say?". "I mean, I think I'm bi." I replied. "I am so happy for you oh my god! That's gotta be the love of your life! We have to send you back to the UK so you can tell her everything. I mean, we could just text her or send her some envelope with everything but come on! You need to tell her in real life!", she yelled. I agreed and decided to go back to class. After this boring school day I was texting with Sofija. Trying to figure out what should we do. But then suddenly Sofija told me how bad Latvia actually is, and it is gonna be better for me to go back to the UK. I liked her message and quickly took a sheet of paper, a pen, and my laptop. I  booked a flight to the UK and wrote a letter to my parents. The letter said: "Dear mom, dear dad. I'm so sorry to do this but I have to okay? I'm gonna be back soon and everything will be back to normal. Do not panic. I know we'll meet again. Don't know when but I'm sure we will. I love you so much guys. - Aleksandra". I put it on the table and reached for my passport. I took all the things I needed for traveling and surviving. I jumped down from the window and ran as fast as I could. Thanks god I didn't live so far from the airport. As soon as I got there I immediately checked-in. And waited for my flight. While waiting I blocked all my Latvian contacts including my parents. I put my phone down and board the plane slowly...