Broken Glass

Chapter 15: "A New Start"

Emily woke up to the sound of her alarm blaring in her ear. She reached over to turn it off, her eyes still heavy with sleep. But as she sat up, she was hit with a wave of emotions, remembering the letter she had read the night before. Her mother's words, full of love and longing, still lingered in her mind.

"I want to be alive to see you grow into a fine woman," her mother had written. Emily felt a lump form in her throat as she thought about those words. Her mother had loved her so much, and she had never gotten to tell her in person.

But today was not a day for tears. Today was Emily's first day of school in this new town. She groaned, throwing off the covers. She had been dreading this day for weeks, and now it was finally here. She got out of bed, her legs feeling like lead as she made her way to the bathroom to start getting ready.

As she brushed her teeth, Emily couldn't help but think about her mother's letter. She felt a sense of comfort knowing that her mother had loved her so much.

Emily finished getting ready, her stomach churning with anxiety. She grabbed her backpack and headed out the door, making her way to the bus stop. The school bus was already there, a line of students waiting to board. Emily felt a pang of nervousness as she joined the line. She had never been the new kid in school before, and she had no idea what to expect.

As she found a seat on the bus, Emily's anxiety spiked. She felt like an outsider, surrounded by kids who all seemed to know each other. They chatted and laughed, while Emily sat alone, her heart racing with anticipation. She clutched her backpack tightly, trying to distract herself from the butterflies in her stomach.

The bus ride was a blur, Emily's mind racing with thoughts of what the day would bring. She was so caught up in her own thoughts that she didn't even notice when the bus pulled up to the school.

As she stepped off the bus, Emily felt a sense of trepidation. This was it. This was her new reality. She took a deep breath, shouldering her backpack and making her way into the unknown.

Emily was about to start a new chapter in her life. She was scared, but she was also determined to make the most of it.