Chapter 1 - The Road Taken
Why me?
I hate my life.
Fate holds nothing back when it comes to me.
First, I get sent away from my parents after my over protective older brothers goad them, suggesting that its 'in my best interests' that I attend an all girls boarding school far away from home. I hated my family for forcing that decision on me. Who, in their right mind sends their 12 year old daughter off to a boarding school a thousand miles away? My parents do, thats who! They are the biggest idiots of them all!
So they box me up, and ship me off.
I hated my family for sending me away, and would only came back home for holidays. But the older and wiser I got I ended up telling them that if they wanted to see me, they had to come to me. So for the past 3 years, they came to see me even though I would ditch them and hang out with my friends. As far as I was concerned, my family didnt care about me.
Initially, I hated them for sending me away, but as I made new friends and a new life for myself, I was actually grateful. I made some great friends, I excelled in all my classes and became a much happier person.
But, the best thing of all, is I fell in love.
My love... Travis.
Ash blonde hair, with striking blue eyes and chiselled masculine features that could make any heart melt. And, melt my heart he did. But the best part about Travis, is that he is mature and smart. He isn't like the immature guys I am used to, he is well grounded and balanced.
I love Travis with all my heart, and yet my parents tore us apart. My parents spitting some rubbish about Travis being no good for me. As if!
Travis isn't a high school drop out that is going to impregnate his girlfriend, then dump her and head for the hills. Travis is mature, sexy, smart, funny and has a steady job. What is their problem?!?
My heart is back with Travis, and I cant return until Im 18 - and then Im ditching this joint. I only have to rough it out here for another year, and then my life can return to normal.
My phone starts ringing and tears sting my eyes when I glance at the caller ID.
"Hey" I whisper as I walk into my bathroom, locking the door. I then slide down the door to sit on the floor.
"Hey babe" Travis says trying to cheer me up.
Tears fall down my cheeks as I ask "How are you?"
"Im good. But I miss you though." Travis mutters
"Tell me about it." I mumble.
"I got you a present" Travis says as a smile crosses my face.
"Thank you. I wish you could give it to me in person. In fact, I was thinking of running away from here and coming back home to you." I declare
"Babe. As much as I want to see you, Im sure your parents will notify the authorities as soon as they find out you are missing. And they will look here first." Travis reasons
"I hate them" I mumble
"Dont hate them..." Travis reasons but I cut him off.
"Why not? They don't know anything about you! They threw me away when I was 12. Then they had the nerve to say they care about me, and rip me away from the person I love" I moan
"I know, babe. I love you too. And I know you don't want to hear this right now, but I think they believe they are doing whats best for you." Travis reasons
