New York- Where Dreams are Made

Chapter 10- Preperations

"Wake up honey bee!" Katie called into my ear. I groaned but it's hard to stay mad at a girl like Katie. I turned onto my side and looked at my alarm clock. I have been in New York for 12 hours now. "Ok ok I'm awake Katie what do you need? Why are you getting me up so early classes don't start for a month." She giggled. "Well I think you need a little wardrobe upgrade." I raised an eyebrow questioningly at her. "What's wrong with my clothes?" I asked dropping the eyebrow. She looked stunned. "Oh nothin' dear! I just thought a little country bumpkin like yourself would like to find some new clothes at any opportunity." She giggled again. My clothes were a little ragged. "You also promised you would let me take you shopping." She smiled wide. I rolled my eyes and laughed to myself. "At least let me put on some clothes first."

We both piled into Katie's tiny purple car and turned on the radio. "So you are going to be a music major right?" She asked turning up the volume. I nodded. Katie was going to be a major in graphic design. "Do you plan on staying in New York after college?" She asked. I nodded happily. I was never really one for talking a lot. Katie seemed astounded by me. "I have never seen so much power and strength in such a little package." She giggled and I raised an eyebrow at her again. Sure I was really small but I do work like my hairs on fire.

Ding!

Message from: Meme in the flesh: 9:53- HEY GIRL! How was your flight? Did you get there safe? How is it up there? Is it pretty? Send me lots of pictures!

I laughed and typed a response quickly trying not to be rude to Katie for texting.

Message to: Meme in the flesh: 9:54- flight was great. I'm here safe and sound. It's really cold up here. It's beautiful though. I will send every picture I take. I miss you all! I will talk to you later.

Katie seemed intrigued. "Did you have lots of friends back home?" I blushed a little. Nobody ever has really cared this much about my life. "Yea. Kaydance, John, Bethany, and Anthony." I felt sadness creep into my stomach at the mention of their names. She seemed to notice this. "I'm sorry if I upset you sugar." Her voice made me so happy. She sounded like those grandmas on tv. She was so creative and talented it wasn't even funny.

Lord only knows how long we were in that mall. I had never seen so many clothes in my life. I had also never tried on as many clothes in my life. I ended up purchasing a short blue dress, a green sweater that reminded me of a close friend from a dream, a new notebook (not that I would throw out my old one) that was made of soft leather, a necklace with a small black bead, and a small toboggan because it had been getting colder. I lost track of all Katie bought. Mostly because I was more focused on the really cool tiles in every shop. It was almost dark by the time we were headed to Katie's car. We put our things in the back when a females voice called out, "Hey Kitty Kat!" This voice didn't seem friendly. I turned to see where Katie was looking to see a group of three girls smoking and leaning on a wall. "What is it Grace?" Katie called back. The girls slowly approached us and I felt myself start to panic. No charlotte you are not doing that now. I tried to hide my concern as they made their way over to us. The middle girl who appeared to be Grave stood only inches from Katie's face. Katie was standing next to me so she wasn't to far from me either. She placed her finger in Katie's face and said hateful things. I want paying attention because I was too busy talking to her in french. She obviously was too stupid to know anything but English if she could even understand that. "I wouldn't put that nasty thing any closer to her face my friend. Unless you feel like texting without it. If you do then be my guest but I highly recommend you pull that nasty sausage out of her face right now." She looked at me for a long time. Studying me. "Ok I have no idea what you just said but so help me i will find out." I couldn't help myself I burst out laughing. I had to steady myself on the roof of Katie's car. "Please! You wouldn't know French if it smacked you right in the face!" I laughed again. She was now right in front of me glaring at me. "Ok I'm sorry I think we got off on the wrong foot here." I stuck out my hand and used my southern charm to the best of my ability. "Hi. My name is Charlotte Spencer." I felt Katie slump in defeat. She felt betrayed. The girl studied my hand for a moment. Before she could even move another muscle I grabbed her by the collar of her shirt and punched her square in the face. The impact sent her flying back straight onto her prissy butt. "Have a good day." And with that I signaled Katie to get in the car and off we went. After driving in silence for a moment I began to do what I told myself I wouldn't ever do again. I...Charlotte Lillian Spencer covered my face with my hands and cried.