Changing the World

Chapter Two: Goodbye

Staring outside the window, thinking about all the information I just received.

I need to rest...again

The sky was filled with rainclouds so my room was a bit dark. I put on some sweatpants but still wore my undershirt. Laying back down on my bed, I close my eyes and start to drift off. The sound of raindrops, hitting my window seemed so soothing, the gentle wind blowing from my fan cooled the room. It was still very early in the morning and I had time to kill. Why not just relax and fall asleep?

Ahh, so...peacefu-

I fall asleep and begin to dream. Wild dreams. Calm dreams. Bright dreams and dark dreams. So many happening in such a little time, yet so vivid and surreal. I want to brush my fingers through them and watch the paint distort the images, I can smell the area, and feel the air within the dreams. So many visuals, so very lucid.

Still and silent, I lay there. Dreaming of beautiful things, gold and diamond, colors that are grand and glorious. Euphoria filling my sleep, soaking in everything. It's now or never, I need to be strong, I stand before a knight, I draw my sword. This is the start! Living the dream, here we go!

I swing first, lunging at the head. The head turns into an apple and my sword becomes an arrow I just fired from 20 feet away. The smell of fresh cut grass engulfed my lungs as I stepped out to retrieve the irrevocable apple. I look with assent at my target, then bite into it, the crisp juicy apple, filled with a sweet flavor.

I hear a beeping noise, so I walk around to find where it's coming from. Then my dream goes dark, I'm laying back in bed.

Oh...it's time to wake up

I open my eyes and turn off my alarm, a couple of hours went by since the last time I looked at the clock. I staggered to stand up and lurched to the bathroom to freshen up.

Ehh, I needed to shower anyway. Might as well...

I turn on the lights and step into the shower.

The warm water feels so good. I'm feeling sleepy again. Hey, I wonder...if I tell Julie about my plan to leave, will she consider joining me? Hmm, probably not...she has to worry about college and such. Plus she has a boyfriend, I doubt she would leave him behind for me.

A ten minute shower turns into half an hour. Thinking to myself and barely even washing up. I turn off the water and dry myself off, then get dressed nicely. A cute top with a small coat over it, a skirt with leggings under and pretty shoes to match the outfit.

Alright, I'm just missing...my watch! I was told that it was given to me by my father but never questioned who my father is.

I find it inside my desk drawer and quietly read the engraving, "Forever in my heart. -Dad" I start to feel emotional because I never really knew what he was like or grew up with him but instead, had to live with a bully.

What if I have siblings? That I'm not an only child...

I sit there at my desk, staring at the watch. Then, a tear falls onto the desk, one by one, like the rain. I begin crying, wishing things were different, that I never had to be adopted. That I might have been able to live with my actual family.

I'm so sad, this watch made me depressed but I love it too much, now even more so.

I wipe away the tears and put on the watch, then grab my keys, my luggage and make my way towards the front door. My "parents" were waiting for me, I explained to them that I wanted to see Julie first and they insisted to take me so they can drop me off at the bus stop. I agreed to avoid an argument and placed my stuff inside the car, sat in the back seat and texted Julie that I was on my way.

Oh lucky me, I left my umbrella in here from the last time, I can just take it now since it's raining.

After a couple of minutes, we arrive at her house. I tell my chauffeurs that it will only take a moment, then exit the car. Julie approaches me at the door and gives me a hug. "I'm so happy you can make it, I missed you." I let out a saddened sigh, "Well...you might end up missing me a lot more." Julie paused and looked at me seriously, "What? Are you going away to a college?" I shook my head, "No, not exactly. You see, I found out I was adopted and my real parents want to meet me, the only thing is, they live on the other side of the country." Julie was pensive, "Damn, so you're here to say goodbye, huh?" To which I answered in agreement. Julie spoke up again, "Well, at least you have my number, we can talk whenever you can." I nodded and gave her another hug, then explained that I had to leave. Julie held me tight, "Stay safe Crys, I want to see a bunch of pictures, alright?" I agreed again and waved goodbye to my best friend.

Ouch! That hurt so much more than it seemed...I hope she will be okay without me.

I swiftly walked back to the car to avoid being drenched in the rain. As I got inside the car, my "mom" turned around to me, "You okay sweetie?" I nonchalantly nodded to her and gave them the directions to the bus stop. The bus was going to take me to a train station, then after that, I will have to take another bus which leads to two more train trips.

Here we go, the start of a brand new journey. I'm kind of excited but more nervous, I hope I don't get lost...which I shouldn't.

They pull up alongside the curb, I open my umbrella. My "father" steps out and gives me a big hug.

Eh? This feels really weird coming from him.

Then my "mother" hands me my luggage and gives me a side hug. I speak up so nothing is awkward, "Well, I have your numbers so I can tell you when I arrive." They both nodded as I stepped into the bus stop, I close my umbrella and wave to them goodbye, then they do the same.

I have to be honest, this goodbye is really hard, I hope I don't cry. I'm not use to saying goodbye to people I've known for so long...

They drive off and that's when it hits me, I silently cry at the bus stop. By myself, I stand there crying because the ones I called my parents for so long and believed it, just left and that was the last time I'd see them.

An hour goes by and the bus finally arrives, I pick up my things and look at the bus number to make sure it was the correct one, which it was. The doors swing open and I step inside the bus.

Here's to a new beginning...

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Hey everyone! Yay chapter two! I am really enjoying writing this story, it feels good to write in first person again.

Anyway! I hope you enjoyed this chapter, I'll be sure to keep updating this more often unless things get complicated (hopefully not) but thank you for reading this story. Be sure to tell me what you liked about the chapter and what captured your attention with this story. I'll enjoy the feedback, positive or negative. Thank you again, I'll see you in the next chapter!