The Girl With One Leg

chapter 12

I'm sorry that I've taken so long to update! ive been quite busy! so here you go another update for you......

It had been a week of adjustment for me at home. School was informed of my position and emailed me all the work. Having both legs again was beyond confusing. I can't really describe the feeling. But the only thing I can say is that I feel like a whole person again. I guess it's a similar feeling to an astronaut coming back to earth after being in space for a long time. Deep down I can remember this feeling, but it's too deep down for me to reach it. I know I will get used to it, but it will definitely take some time to get used to it all. I know I will get there eventually.

I'm constantly falling over, leaving me and Adam in fits of laughter. Normally I'm falling over air or absolutely nothing at all. That's all we do now Is laugh. But what's the point in being stressed all the time. it's better to laugh in life than to cry. You should always try to be happy even in the hardest of times and I've learned that most of all after the few months I've had.

I also haven't spoken to my mum since the day at the hospital. She walked home as Adam refused to let her in the car. Which I was relieved at. She left us a note telling us to not look for her, like we were going to anyway. We are much better together. She was just a negativity in life that I did not need. I need to be happy and I'm happy just me and Adam.

School was starting for me again tomorrow and I was lying in bed thinking. There was a soft knock on my door. "come in" I said softly. Adam walked in holding a cup of tea and a warm smile on his face.

"you ready for tomorrow?" he asked sitting next to me and handing me the tea.

"I guess so I'm just a bit nervous" I replied honestly.

"I completely understand that. You're bound to be nervous but just remember you have a bunch of amazing friends who will look after you no matter what" he said leaning over kissing my head.

"yeah I guess you are right" I said. We talked for a little while longer and I finished my tea before drifting off to sleep.

It was the next morning and I woke up happy, but apprehensive. I didn't know what reaction I was going to get from people and everyone nowadays is a lot more judgemental. I sound like and old person when I say that but its true.

I got up and got in the shower, making sure to take extra care in case I slipped over. i decided that I wanted to show off my leg. I wanted to show everyone who I am now and that I'm not scared of it anymore. So, I put a beautiful blue summer dress on. I tied my hair up in a nice French plait and I tied it with a matching blue ribbon. I added a light bit of make-up and smiled at myself in the mirror. I felt comfortable with myself. I felt happy with who I am. I may not be the most girly person in the world but right now I felt really pretty and for once I didn't need anyone else to tell me that, I knew it myself. I got my school bag and slowly made my way down the stairs, making sure I didn't fall and ruin my outfit.

Adam was sat in the kitchen eating a bit of toast looking down at his phone and smiling. He looked up when he heard me walk in and an even bigger smile formed on his face.

"well don't you look pretty" he said as he walked over and came to hug me. "who are you dressed up for?" he asked me smirking down at me. I knew what he was thinking and no, I wasn't dressed up just for Ryan. As much as I hope he will like what I'm wearing. I'm doing it for myself. I don't need a man to tell me if I look good or not, I know that I look good.

"actually, I'm doing it for myself" I replied smiling brightly at him. He looked down at me and a tear slowly trickled down his cheek. He pulled me into another embrace, this time with a lot more emotion than the first one.

"I'm so proud of you Amber, you have no idea how amazing and strong you really are" he whispered as his lips quivered a little bit. In that moment I knew how lucky I was to have such an amazing and caring older brother. I smiled, one of the biggest and brightest smiles I've probably ever given.

"I love you" I whispered to him.

"I love you too" he whispered back as he kissed my forehead. "would you like some toast?" he asked after a few minutes of silence. I nodded. We both sat down at the table. I was so hungry so I shoved a massive bit of toast in my mouth. The doorbell then rang. I muffled a come in as I tried to eat the toast quickly.

"I'm not 100% sure on what you just said but I'm going to come in anyway" Ryan's charming voice came from behind the door. I swallowed the last bit of toast as he opened the door. I ran over to him, as I did so I tripped and went to fall but he caught me just in time. "you look absolutely beautiful today" he whispered softly making me blush.

"thank you" I said back as I got back up. Him and Adam talked for a little while before we headed off to school.

We arrived at the school gates and I was nervous. beyond nervous but I knew somehow, I could do it. "you ready?" Ryan asked as he looked into my eyes.

"more than ever" I replied. He got out of the car and opened the door for me helping me out. he took my hand as we walked down the path to the entrance to school. Waiting at the door were Sophie and Brent, Sophie was giggling and Brent was giving her the brightest smile. They are both so oblivious to each others feelings. The twins were throwing a tennis ball at each other but stopped as they saw me coming. Sophie looked up and squealed as she came running up to me and engulfing me in a warm hug.

"you look so good Ambs" she squealed again. I laughed with her as I said hello to everyone else. Ryan opened the double doors as we walked down. I got a few smiles but mostly dirty looks. But this time I wasn't fazed by them. Their opinions didn't matter to me anymore. I was happy with myself and that's all that matters to me.

But oh lord who happens to be at the end of the hallway. Rebecca and her little followers. I wasn't scared of her anymore. Her face twisted in disgust when she looked down at my leg.

"ugh you look even more like a monster now with that thing there" she whined. I laughed. I just laughed at her which confused her even more.

"I'm sorry but you've got it all wrong" I said walking closer to her. "you are the monster here. You are horrible to everyone and anyone because deep down you know how much of a horrible person you are. You are jealous of everyone around you because you are a vile little bitch who will never find happiness in you keep on acting like this." I said angrily as I pointed my finger at her. "do you really think that all these girls are going to stay with you after school? Of course they aren't. once we finish school people will see the true you. A horrible person. I really do feel sorry for you. I mught not be as beautiful on the outside as some other girls but I'm ok with that. All I know is that I'm beautiful inside. And quite frankly you are ugly both inside and out. I don't care what you think of me and I don't bother coming and talking to me again. Because I'm happy with who I am and I have amazing friends. I hope you realise one day that you need to change the person you are to be happy. Have a nice life" I said as I pushed past her and carried on walking down the corridor. A massive weight was lifted off my shoulders.

I've finally done it. I've got my confidence back and I'm finally happy with who I am.