The Story of Our Lives

Chapter 1: My Early Childhood

-Bailey POV-

  Think about the word,"childhood".What are the first things that come  to your  mind?Many would think of freedom,happiness,and recklessness.It would be care free,nothing to worry about or anything.

But me?Just the opposite.....

Shortly after my birth, my family and I had to move to Korea because my grandfather was experiencing health issues. Throughout my time in Korea, I lived with just pure happiness. I had everyone in my family, enough food and money and we all got along. There was no drama to deal with, just my grandfather's sickness.

A year and a half later, my parents didn't have enough money to pay for my grandfather's hospital bills. My mom decided to go job hunting. When she came home, she told us that she FINALLY found a job.

But, her new job was in China.

At the time, I was just your average naïve little girl. So when I received this news, at first, I was happy. Cool! We get to go to China!  I thought to myself.

But after that, I found out that only my mom, my sister Kylie and I can move to China and we leave behind the rest of the family, mainly because we couldn't afford to go together. I wasn't happy anymore when I learned this. I was SOBBING. I didn't want to leave behind my family. I didn't feel like leaving Korea anymore. But I knew I had to... for Grandpa's sake.

On the day of our departure, my shirt was drenched with tears by the time we got to the airport. To say that I was crying a river was an understatement. Every time I spoke, I would hiccup between my words.

We all waited quietly for our flight to be announced. I just lay myself down in my seat and stared up at the high ceiling. I was basically contemplating life at the moment.

After 30 minutes of thinking about how horrible my life has been, our flight was finally announced.

"Flight A, South Korea to China, please report to the inspection station. We will begin boarding shortly." Then, she spoke in Korean after that.

I turn to my sister and gave her a very big hug. I did the same to the rest of my family. But when I reached my dad, I made sure my embrace was long.

As I turned to leave, my dad called back to me.

Mr. Sok: Bailey! Come back here! I have something for you!

I run with my tiny legs to my dad, wondering what my dad could have for my.

Mr. Sok: Before you go, I want you to have this.

He took out a small locket that had a golden chain and a golden heart pendant and handed it to me.

I carefully took it from him and studied my gift. The heart had the words ,"Sok Family" engraved on it. I opened the locket, which revealed a family portrait. It was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen and I wanted to treasure this moment.

Bailey: "What is this for?"

Mr. Sok: "It's my farewell gift. I wanted you to keep it, so we can all remember each other"

My dad took the locket from my tiny hands and put the chain on me.

Bailey: "But dad, you didn't need to do this. I will always remember you."

Mr. Sok: "Oh, I know that my dear. But when you meet me again, I want to see you wearing it.

Bailey: "But will we ever see each other again? I don't want you to be gone from my life forever!" I say as I start to tear up.

Mr. Sok: "Bailey, my dear, of course you will! Just hope for the best."

Bailey: "I will, dad. For you."

Mr. Sok: "Thank you my princess."

After that, we hugged for a good 1 minute. Then, our flight was announced.

Mrs. Sok: "Bailey! It's time!"

I gave my family one big hug, turned away, and walked to the boarding area with my little suitcase tagging behind me, hoping for the better...

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