A leap of Faith

Pilot

I feel the warm rays from the sun softly caressing my face as I awake to the sound of my ear-piercing alarm. I groan as I fight the battle to release myself from the warmth and loving sensation of the sheets wrapped around me. I managed to escape. I stretch myself in an attempt to get a little taller, like that was possible.

I walk to the bathroom, quickly brushing my teeth and immediately heading for the shower. I impatiently wait for the water to heat, while doing so I get undressed ready for my shower. I slowly slide my hand in the shower to find that the water was to my likings. So I get in and take a shower. After about 20 minutes I get out and grab my towel. I wipe myself, and grab another towel for my hair. I turn around hoping to see my reflection but instead I see a foggy like reflection of myself. I get closer to the mirror and wipe the fog away.

"There you are! " I say to myself trying my very hardest to paint a believable yet fake smile on my face.
" Lord, please give me strength to make it through another day" I mutter to myself.

I opened the bathroom door and the smell of coffee and bacon strikes me. A smile escapes from my face. For I know that mom is now awake and making breakfast, and I just love her cooking. I rush to my room closing the door behind me. I play some music just to get the feeling going. I open my closet not knowing what I'm looking for, I see a pair of black jeans and a gray tank top. " yeah that will do" I say to myself.

" Baby I don't need dollars bills to have fun tonight, I LOVE CHEAP THRILLS" I sing as I dance my way to the counter grabbing my lotion.

I sit on the bed and gently apply the lotion on my self. I put on my bra and panties. I get my top and wear it, I look for my pants only to find them underneath the blanket. As I wear my pants I notice that they don't quite fit.

" You had to have that last piece of cake Eiva " I say, teasing myself

Finally the pants give in. They were a little tight but nothing I couldn't handle. I grab my phone and check the time it was 7:34. My eyes got wider, wider than an owls eyes. I rush to the mirror only to come to face with the mess that was my hair. My curly brown hair was all tangled and wet. I had no time for this. I just lightly patted it with my hand letting my fingers untangle the curls. And lastly I pass the towel over it to soak the last drops of water. I couldn't find my sneakers so I had to settle for my black sandals.

I grab my bag and ran downstairs causing loud noises to echo the house.

Anaya's ( Mrs. Graham ) POV #Eiva's mom

I hear loud stamping, indicating that Eiva was late , once again. That's no surprise. I prepare a chocolate chip muffin and coffee with milk and one and a half teaspoon of sugar. Just like she likes it and place it on the table besides the lunch bag I had made for her.

I feel a soft and lovely peck on my right check, which warmed my heart. I turn around to see Eiva. She looked pretty, but her hair... oh gosh her hair.

" So... is this a new trend? " I ask in a teasing manner, looking at her hair and then immediately taking a sip of my coffee.

"Ha ha ha, very funny " she says sarcastically " I didn't have time to do my hair as you can see i'm late " she added

She grabbed a peach and before she could dismiss herself I stopped her.

" No way in hell am I going to let my daughter leave the house looking like a preposterous creature from the ice ages. Have a seat and eat your breakfast sweetheart, while I find a way to fix this mess" I say with a loving smile

" Urgh, " she gasped while having a sit and digging into her breakfast

I smile at her. " Okay, let me work my magic " I say as I place my cup of coffee on the table

I run my fingers through her curls, trying to untangle them, which seemed like a mission impossible. So I ran upstairs to fetch my conditioner and hair spray. I apply the conditioner on my palm and gently rub it on her hair. Somehow it made her curls come to live. As my last touch I spray the hair spray for the that extra zing it needed.

" Perrrrrfect" I say taking one more sip from my coffee. Embarrassing my accomplishment.

"Now this is the Eiva I know "

" Thanks mom but now thanks to you i'm going to be late to school, and late for my english class. My teacher hates it when we're late to his lessons." She says

I lift my arm and check the time, it was 7:55 AM. Almost choking on my coffee. I placed my mug on the dish washer, and tap Eiva on the back signaling that we should go.

I left I note on the fridge which said
" there's food in the fridge
and don't forget the interview for your internship
PS: don't be late
Love you
Mom, xoxo "

I hear a loud honk, i'm guessing it's Eiva she was in such a rush she forgot her lunch. I took her lunch on one hand and my purse on the other. I rush to the door as my heels tap the floor, I lock the door behind me. I walk to my car open the door and immediately close it.

Eiva's Pov

" Urgh, mom.. really? now we can't afford to stop on traffic lights" I say banging my head on the cars window

I hear her laugh,

" Here, you forgot it on the table " she says handing me my lunch while, starting the engine and heading for the road.

It was a pleasant trip to school besides the fact that I was going to be late. I was stressed, anxious, and nervous. But mom always knew how to make everything right. Still on our way to school she told me stories about her while she was in high school. Laughter and joy filled the car. We were so into the conversation that we kind of hoped the trip took take longer.

Mom stops the car , and gives me the usual " Take care, don't get into trouble, don't suspended, don't do drugs......" I swear I always zone out when starts with this nonsense. And she always ends her speech with a kiss on my forehead and a very heart warming hug that I just so happen to adore. I kiss her check and leave the car. Just as I was about to head to the building I hear her honking behind me, I turn around and I hear her scream

" I love you Sweetie " from the top of her lungs

I couldn't help it but smile, completely ignoring the fact that she may have just embarrassed me in front of the whole school. But hey what the hell

" I love you too Mom" I scream back at her

A heart warming smile creeps from her face. I watch her as she drives off to work. I take a deep breath and count to 10, more like 100 trying to find an excuse as to why I was late. I open my bag reaching for my locker keys, I was relieved to find them for a moment I thought I had forgot them at home. I open the locker get my books and head to my english class. I arrive at the door, it was closed thank God. I closed my eyes taking deep breaths and placing my hand on the knob.......