The air was thick with the scent of cardboard and memories as Jane packed her belongings into boxes, her heart heavy with uncertainty. The news of her father leaving had shattered her world, and now, she was faced with the daunting reality of moving to a new city, starting at a new school, and adapting to an entirely new life. Anxiety bubbled within her, each box she filled a reminder of what she was leaving behind.
As she continued to pack, her gaze fell on a specific box that seemed to draw her in. With trembling hands, she opened it and pulled out a photograph of her family—her mom, her dad, and herself, all smiles and laughter frozen in time. Tears welled in her eyes, blurring the edges of the cherished image. Why had her dad done this to them? Why had he chosen to walk away from the life they had built together? Questions swirled in her mind, each one sharper than the last.
The sound of a gentle knock on her door broke her reverie. Jane's mom peeked through the crack, her face a mixture of concern and determination. "Jane, it's going to be okay. We both know we deserved more," she said softly, her words wrapping around Jane like a warm embrace.
In that moment, Jane fell silent, allowing her mother to hold her tightly. The comfort of her mom's presence began to ease the ache in her heart, but the weight of impending change still loomed over her. "Please continue to pack; we leave in an hour," her mom urged, and the words pierced through Jane, each syllable a reminder of the life they were leaving behind.
With a heavy heart, Jane returned to her task. The boxes piled higher, filled with fragments of her past, each one a piece of the life she had known. As they drove away from the house that once felt like home, she watched the familiar streets fade into the distance. Emptiness settled in her chest, a hollow ache that echoed her uncertainty. Was this really for the best? She couldn't help but wonder as the life she once knew drifted away, leaving her to grapple with the unknown that lay ahead.
YOU ARE READING
-willow tree-
FantasyIn a bustling high school, where cliques and social hierarchies reign supreme, two girls find solace in an unexpected connection. Jane, a junior with a passion for old music and a love for books, navigates the challenges of being the new girl. With...
