Austin Carlile or die

Chapter 2

'Seat 17' I muttered under my breath.I was currently walking down the isle of the plane.Its been a week since mam told me I was going to America .I am staying at my uncle Bens house for the summer.He lives in California .I hadn't seen him since I was five years old.He lives with his wife Suzie and two sons Matt and Luke.Matt's fourteen and Luke's the same age as me ,nineteen.

My seat was beside an old woman.I hoped she doesn't talk to me. I was never any good at keeping a conversation going.I pulled out my iPod and listened to one of my favourite bands Of Mice And Men.I leaned back against the seat and closed my eyes.

I worried about leaving my mam alone but she insisted that was what she needed.I told my neighbour Vicky to keep an eye on her to make sure she was taking her meds and looking after herself properly.

I put my hands over my eyes to protect them from the sun rays.I was standing outside the airport waiting for Ben.Mam said he would be in a red old rusty jeep.I sighed and put my suitcase on the ground and sat on it.

Just when I thought he'd never show his jeep appeared.A man with oil stained clothes got out.

"Hannah is that you.My god you've gotten big"he said as he pulled me into a bear hug.

The journey from the airport to his house was long.He talked the whole way.I wasn't really paying attention but I nodded and said 'ya' sometimes.

" Well here we are"Ben said.

Wow they had a massive house."Nice house Ben"I said.

"Thanks.Theres my garage.I repair cars and stuff "he said pointing to a large shed beside the house.

Well that explains why he was covered in oil.

"Come on, Suzie can't wait to see you".