Being The New Girl (On Hold)

Being The New Girl

Not again. This is the fifth time moving in less than two years. I almost got used to being in Queenstown High but NOO, mum just needed to move around again. My mum is a fashion designer and that is why we always have to move here and there; everywhere.

I never liked moving. I just have to start over again. Make new friends, get used to the school and cliques. Lets just say I hated cliques. They can be really annoying some times. In Queenstown High, cliques were rare cause everyone in the school are smart. There were pretty geeks, nerdy geeks, cute geeks, smart people who looked normal so basically, everyone was smart.

Now, I'm packing up my stuff again and then, I'll ask my mum where are we heading next.

~ soon ~

Let's see. Tops check. Bottoms check. Dresses check. Shoes check. Socks check. Jewelry check. Scarves check. All other items check. Outfit for travelling later, not really. Food che-wait, where's my bag of bagels?!

"Mum!! Where are my bagels?!"

"They're on the counter honey!"

I rushed down and grabbed my bagels. I could not live without them!! What? Don't judge me. It's not my fault I love food! I quickly stuffed them in my handbag and dragged all my stuffs down the stairs.

I dumped my stuff in the car and got in. A few minutes later, my mum joined and we were on the road.

"Hey Mum, where are we going this time?" I asked my mum.

"Oh, we're moving to California cause I just got promoted. Sorry sweetie."

"Well, where am I going to school?" I asked, anxious about my 'new' life.

"California Girls High" Wait, did she say girls?!

"Mum? Did you just say it's an all girls school?!"

"Yes honey. I know, what you're thinking but I think it's best for you. I don't want any boys distracting you." Mum switched her mode to overprotective.

"But Muuuummmm..." I whined. I did not want to go to a school where all the girls there are girly and no one would want to be friends with me. Let's just say I'm not really the girly type.

"Sorry hun. You're going to go there whether you like it or not." I am not agreeing with this.

"Well, can I at least join a dojo?!"

Silence.

"Nevermind. We're going to move again anyway in a few months." I replied hastily and crossed my arms.

"Look, I thought it over and we're not moving anymore because that job doesn't need me to move so much." she said excitedly.

Not moving anymore? Finally, that was what I wanted to hear for 16 years! No more moving means no need packing bags.

"So does that means I can join a dojo??" I asked hopefully.

"Of course. If there is a dojo there with a spot for a girl." Yes!!! I am so going to enjoy this life.

~ Couple of hours later ~

"Mum, are we there yet?" I asked, rubbing my eyes. We've been stuck in the car for like hours and I'm going to get motion sickness if I do not get out sooner.

"Soon honey."

Soon? Great. That means a couple more hours-

"We're here!"

Or maybe a couple of seconds. As I stepped out of the car, I faced a large house. It looked twice as big as my previous house! My mouth was wide open from the shock I just saw.

"Close your mouth Grace. Flies may enter." I heard my mum say in the background.

"Mum, are you sure this is our house?"

"Yes, big isn't it?" she said with a grin plastered to her face.

"Wow. Just wow."

I think this new move wouldn't be so bad after all.