Glimpse

Chapter 1

It all started out last summer, just the day before school. The day where the shores of the seas rose, the day the bride ran away from the reception and when the world turned black and white. So here’s my story, listen to it carefully, take your time and don’t feel sorry, I’m strong.

  “Hannah, where are you? You always disappear, even on the phone!”

I was on the phone with my friend Amy; we were discussing the classes we both were assigned. Amy was well mannered, clever and gorgeous. She had jet-black hair; chocolate brown eyes and was a bit shorter than I was. We would usually talk with the whole group but the other four were traveling and wouldn’t land until late night. I just don’t understand how they come so late and still manage for school.

  “I’m here. I’m just looking for the stuff I got for school the other day.” “Are you serious? Hannah, we’re freshmen, you can’t lose stuff.” “Ok cool, whatever you say, Amy. By the way, who do you have for Extended Math?” “Mr. Letterman.” “I have him as well! His name is odd but familiar.” “It is, but I just hope this will be a great start to school. Hannah, I have to go, my mom’s calling.” “Tell her I said Hi, btw did you get the uniform? It is so ugly.” “Omg tell me about it. I’m going to go but we’ll talk tomorrow. Bye love.” “Ok, bye Amy.”  

I placed my iPhone on the table; I soon caught a glance of myself in the mirror. For a while I just stared, and stared, and stared until I sighed. My straight, dark brown hair and my almond shaped eyes were my best features but I just didn’t see it. I needed change and I wanted it right now. 8th Grade was the worse year of my life but I didn’t want to be just normal Hannah anymore, I wanted to be a new type of Hannah. So I changed into a muscle tank, my favorite jeans and grabbed my Chanel clutch. I skipped down the stairs to find someone awaiting me.  

“Hannah! I’m back!” “Hey…Mom, why do you always travel? You never have time for us.” “Listen to me, I had to.” “Mum, please! I can survive without you now; I’ve done it for a year.” “You’re strong, I know that. I’m gonna be here for a month and are we okay?” “Yeah sure, whatever.” “Just so you know, your brothers know that I’m here so you don’t need to call any of them, I told them I was coming.” “Oh okay, that’s cool. Tell them but not me, okay whatever.” “Where you going?” “Does it matter? For months you didn’t know where I was going so why care now? I’m leaving, bye.”  

I was showing her no sympathy. It isn’t because I didn’t want to but I just couldn’t. She never spends time with us and I’m tired of that.

  “Mary! I’m gonna go.” “Okay Hannah, I’m coming right now, I just said bye to Mum.”  

The next thing I knew was my long hair that went till my waist was cut up to my shoulders. I then fell in love with it, I felt new but I still could see some of the old Hannah in me. I decided to dye my hair a bit lighter. I chose a shade lighter and I felt brand new. Mary complimented me endlessly, I couldn’t ask for a better nanny than her. I didn’t know her that well since she’s been with us for two years but so far, she’s always there for me. She somehow knows how I feel and when I’m not in the mood, she gets my crazy life and me.  

By the time we came home, it was 9:00 PM sharp. I went up to my room; I got everything ready for school.  By now I was in my bed, forcing myself to shut my eyes and sleep but I was too anxious and the thought of going to school wasn’t the best so I grabbed my phone and played my music. Then my favorite song came up, slowly I was drifting, and the song lyrics kept playing in my head.

I don't like walking around this old and empty house

so hold my hand; I'll walk with you, my dear

The stairs creak as you sleep; it's keeping me awake It’s the house telling you to close your eyes

Some days I can't even trust myself

It's killing me to see you this way

'Cause though the truth may vary

This ship will carry our bodies safe to shore  

I shuddered out of my bed, washed my face, I couldn’t think of stuff. I had to go on with life and forget my past. I jumped back in bed and shut my eyes before reality nightmares could get me. I needed to just block out that windy night.

*Alarm going off*  

“Hannah! Hannah! Hannah!”

“What Sam?”

“We have school! I’m not ready, I don’t feel like going.”

“Sam, you’re in 7th grade, it won’t be as crazy as you think it will be.”

“Okay, okay! Get up, we are always late because of you.”  

I got up and started getting ready. I wore my uniform, trying to make it look somewhat normal and less ugly. I placed my accessories on and tied my hair up into a messy bun. I started doing my daily makeup routine, which were concealer, mascara, eyeliner and my Baby Lips. By the time I was done, I grabbed some money, my schoolbag, my phone and I was out of the door. I got a whatsapp message from the girls; our group had the cutest conversations ever but this message was weird. It came from Emily and the message said, “Hannah, is this true?” with an image attached to it. It was a screenshot of a DM from Veronica, a friend of mine that hates the group I hang out with. The screenshot said, “Hannah has changed. She doesn’t need you bitches; she’s done with you. She’s different, you’ll see tomorrow.” I didn’t reply, I wasn’t ready for drama just this early; I didn’t even step into school. I didn’t know what to reply.  

What do you think guys? should i delete it or continue?