Filling in the Cracks

Chapter 38: Bore Snore No More

I woke up to female moans and couch squeaks. Gosh, not again. The sun was dimly shining through my eggplant colored curtains. I quickly put my slippers on and headed towards the bathroom. One problem.

The bathroom is outside of my room.

Dang it. I don't want to Cleo and her 'boyfriend of the week' to catch a glimpse of me. Frankly, they freak me out. (Boyfriend of the weeks I mean.)

I quickly slipped on my slippers and headed out my small yet comfy room. I darted towards the bathroom quickly glancing towards where Cleo and Samuel I think? I don't know it's hard to keep up with them! At least I remember their names, unlike Cleo. If anyone reminded me of Cleo from back home in NYC it was Kayden. Female version of Kayden would definitely go to Cleo. She's like the girl player of the century.

They were having a full out make out session at, I glanced over at the clock. 9 in the morning? God, Cleo, we have rooms for a reason! I ignored the sounds and went in the bathroom turning on the hot knob on the shower. I still wasn't use to it since every thing's different in New Zealand.

I was attending The University of Auckland. The best college in New Zealand for doctor studies. I had gone to Princeton for my first semester of college and I didn't enjoy it. I needed a new environment. That's when I decided to leave everything back home and finish my studies in New Zealand. I met Zoe's brother and Clarissa (his girlfriend) Clarissa's the one who introduced me to Auckland and Cleo; her sister. Present day; Cleo and I are roommates and are in our last year of college.

It's been four years since I've seen NYC. Sure, I miss the busy streets, taxis, street lights, my friends, and family. But I needed a change. The drama wouldn't leave and I decided I would be the bigger person and leave.

The only people that know I'm here are my parents. I've broken contact from everyone. I got a new phone and a new number. New, well, everything.

You know how people say 'I was the nerd in high school?' Well I was the complete opposite. I was dumb and oblivious to everything. My grades were pretty average as you can see, I passed. But here in college I stick my mind to one thing and one thing only; my studies.

Yeah, yeah. I know. Bore snore. I pretty much get that every day from Cleo. She's the party maniac, sex driven, friend I never had.

Oh wait.

Kayden.

That's another person I left behind. Whatever caused me pain or held me back from moving on I just left. For all I know Kayden could have fourteen children with Chelsea and not give two hoots about me.

But that's okay. I've grown to New Zealand. I know my way around. I can't say I have many friends beside Cleo, Clarissa, and Derek. So, I'm probably known as the campus' loner. But this isn't high school, so their words have no impact on me.

Every now and then I will glance at my phone hoping somebody back home uncovered the mystery and found me, but going back to reality. They all have their own lives and can't stress over just one person.

Mac and Matt could be having their third child, Nalani and James were probably were probably babysitting them. I could just imagine them smiling and laughing. Ah, the memories. Oh and Zo, my mom keeps me updated about Zo. Apparently she's grown to be more mature. Now that I'd like to see.

I could also say I've grown to be more mature. Yes I have my blonde moments. But this new atmosphere has definitely changed me.

As for my parents, my dad has been working more than he should, as usual. I wish I could say the same for my mother.

Two years ago my mother was diagnosed with Rheumatic heart disease. She would have usual anxiety attacks and Linda would take care of her.

Sierrah was now 17 and still going strong in a relationship with Colt. I was happy for my little sister. I don't want her to go through what I did. That would be the last thing I'd want.