Blink of an Eye

Chapter 1

Aria's PoV

The sound of thunder from a far echoes throughout the city being the perfect background for the smell of rain on the pavement with each rain drop creating a beautiful sound for everytime it hits the ground if you listen close enough. I drop two bags out of my grip with a long sigh escaping from my lips. It is officially the first day of me being abroad, my feelings are mixed because it is both excitement and fear in a moment. My parents chose a small-minimalist apartment on Taylor Street in the ever-lasting busy New York City. It was fully furnished when my parents rented it for me so I just bring my stuffs which is basically my whole room. The apartment is small, it only has one of each room; bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room. I mean, I don't mind because I'll be living alone until I'm done with this place anyway. I walk to my room and collide to the bed for a quick nap.

I wake up to the sound of my alarm that I set earlier. After opening my eyes I glance to the view beyond the window, the sky is purple and a bit of blue and yellow dissolving within the colours making it seem more artistic with skyscrapers standing tall from every side of the city. It is a view to fall in love with. I just sit there for another five minutes prior getting up and check myself from the reflection of the mirror pierced against a gray wall on one side of my room. My room is nothing special apart from a bed which will be the reason why I want to go back as soon as I can, a walk-in closet and a vanity that I bought before I moved in. My medium-length hair is a mess compared to my cardigan which is surprisingly just fine. I run my fingers through my hair to fix it up a bit before stepping out to grab dinner.