The African Girl and The American Boy

Chapter 2

"Miss Lerota? Wake up or else you'll miss your flight."

My flight to North Carolina is today. I am excited and nervous at the same time. It will be kind of weird to see dad again.

"Do I have too?"
"Yes, you have too. And I am pretty sure your dad can't wait to see you."

I wouldn't exactly say that I mean dad wasn't much around when I was growing up. And neither was mom. So it would definitely be a bit awkward.
I got up and went straight to my bathroom.

"And don't take too long sweetly!" I heard Linda yell.

While brushing my teeth I thought about Carolina. I did go there quiet sometime, but I am pretty sure that everything has changed. And how would school be? Yesterday was a day full of surprises. Not only did mom decided for me to go to dad'd but she has also decided that I should start the new school year there. How great is that!

I started the shower still thinking about Carolina. I snap out of my thoughts as the hot water cascade down my body. It was so relaxing. That's just what I needed

"You did just the opposite of what I said." I heard Linda say as I opened the bathroom door
"Sorry."
"Don't worry. Change and come downstairs for breakfast. It's already 7 AM."
I whispered a quick "okay" then went to my closet for something to wear. I first chose a maxi dress but then changed my mind I remembered what mom told be. Mom said that it is very chilly at North Carolina at the moment. I then chose a pair of jean, my cozy sweater and my combat boots. I looked at my reflection in the mirror
"Good enough" I thought

I ran downstairs and straight into the dining room
"Good morning mom."
"Good morning sweetheart.how'd you sleep?"
"Sleep was great."
"Great. Now let's eat and then I'll dry you to the airport."

<<<<< ( 20 minutes later)

"Don't cry sweetheart. Everything will be fine." Linda said as I cried in her arms. I would miss her so much.
"How about this: you call me every Saturday and we'll talk. Okay?"

I was still crying so I just nodded. I think that that's a great idea.

"Miss Lerato we are ready to drive you to the airport." Our driver Mamounda said. I nodded then turned back to Linda
"I'll miss you."
"I'll miss you too sweetheart."

<<<<< ( on the plane)
Mom wanted me to take the family's private jet but I rejected her offer. I told her that I prefer taking an airplane.
I pretty much slept through the whole plane ride. I needed as much sleep as I can. I suddenly wake up feeling a tap on my shoulder.
"Sorry for disturbing you Miss but we are landing and we ask that you put your seatbelt on."
"Um... Okay."
As I finished adjusting my seatbelt, the airplane started descending.

<<<<<< ( at the airport in North Carolina)

I waited for my luggage as I was on my phone texting my friend Maya. She wanted to know all about North Carolina. Gosh, I didn't even spend half a day in here! But I just decided to call her.
I dialed her number and it was ringing but she wasn't taking it.
"Lerato? Is that you?" Someone called behind me.

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