I moan from the tapping sunlight against my face. I blinked, shut my eyes and blinked again. I yawn managing to fully open both eyes. Staring at the walls of my lilac bedroom. It wasn't a dream. I sigh, Well, here goes nothing! My life in NYC begins! I shut my eyes and go back to sleep.
There was a knock on the door.
"Ugggh. Come in. " i say in a sleepy voice, rubbing my eyes and yawning.
Its Mom. I definitely do not want to speak to her, it's all her fault we're even here.
"Mornin' baby," She smiles, walking over to me. She wore a pink wooly robe and her hair was in a messy bun.
"Mornin'" I say plainly, turning over to the other side, part of me hoping she'd go away and let me sleep and the other part wanting to hug her.
"So how'd you like it here? You like your room? " She asks and i shrug.
"Oh come on Court," She begs "I'm sorry and you know that. I need you to just go through this with me..." She pauses, "I'd love it if you'd just give this a chance... Give John, and Val and New York a chance!"
"I love you way too much to send you all the way to a boarding school in England cause that was the only other option or you'd prefer to live with your grand aunt Penelope in Westfield?--"
Tears run down my cheeks, I hug her.
"Mom. I'm sorry , i just don't know how to handle this. I don't know how to handle having another Dad or -- or sister and i guess I'm to scared to even try."
"I just want everything back. My old friends, school, house and--and my room. I know I'm being selfish and self centred an I'm sorry..." I choke on my tears. She hugs me tightly.
"it's going to be alright okayy, sweet heart? You'll see. " She pats my back slowly. I nod, sniffing. I wipe my face with the sleeve of my XO print Pajamas.
"Court, Val and John aren't 'replacements' John is my husband and you don't have to call him Dad or anything if you don't want to but He and Val are a part of our lives now, whether you like that or not, You just need to try to get along with them and be nice. That's all I'm asking. Just give this a try. "
I nod again.
"Okayy great. I've got to go get breakfast served. " Mom smiles, getting up. Halfway to the door, she turns to me.
"Oh and get ready. You've got school today? ".
"SCHOOL? What? No!", I exclaim.
"You heard me Courtney!"
I jump out of bed and hurry in for a shower. I wear a white addidas shirt on black jeans with black boots and a black leather jacket. I hurry down for breakfast. Everyone is sitted on the table.
"Morning everyone! " I say with a smile, pulling out a chair and getting seated.
"Mornin' Court. " John says
"Hiya Sis. " Ash says.
"Hi, " Valerie says.
"Sleep good? " John asks
"Like a princess. " I smile and nod.
Mrs. What's her face? The Housekeeper! Serves me pancakes and sausages.
"Yum!" i smack my lips. "Thanks" i smile at her. She is petite, with her hair held up in a bun. She looked like she was in her mid forties maybe. Her green eyes gleamed as she smiled in response.
"Oh did i mention i tots love your outfit? " I say to Valerie, as I drowned my pancakes in syrup. She wore a black and white floral pleated skirt with a white lace crop top and white sneakers with what looked like a diamond necklace.
"Thanks" Valerie and Ashley say at the same time. They look at each other and back at me ad if to say who were you talking to? Me... Or herrrr?
"I meant Valerie, Ash. You remember you stole that shirt from me? Besides, I've seen that outfit like a million times." I say, She was wearing one of my Grey shirts that read 'DON'T go with the flow' Ash frowns playfully at me, giving me a dirty look. I stick my tongue out at her.
"Okay, Girls! I'm off. " John smiles, grabbing his car keys off the table.
"Honey? " He calls Mom and she hurries down.
"I'm leaving now. " They kiss.
"Eww! Ohmygod. Get a room!!" We say in mock disgust and they laugh.
"See you soon babe. "
"Yeah have a great day! " She says with a small wave.
"Oh Daddy?" Valerie begins with a puppy dog face.
"Can i have like uh let's say a thirty bucks?"
John sighs and takes out a few dollars from his wallet.
"Keep the change. " He says, hurrying off.
"Thanks Daddy! Bye. "
"Bye John. " I and Ash say.
"Girls, hurry or you'll be walking to school on your first day. "Mom says.
