Misfits

Chapter 21 - Mina

CHAPTER 21—MINA

Dear Reader,

I love my life. I’m enjoying every bit of it. 

Sure, I’m not in New York like I thought I’d be but, to be honest, I like England a whole lot better. I’m living in a flat with a girl I met in school named Liz. We’re in London, to be more specific. I love being here with the Brits. It’s definitely a change of scenery.

I ended up staying in Page to finish school, along with Kyla and Aubrey. It took me some time to get over Isaiah’s death and all, but I did it. The guy that killed him is dead now anyway. It was all over the news that summer. It made her feel a little better. 

After we graduated, I decided that I wanted to move to England. A family friend was living in London and I stayed with her while I started school. Going to university here is different, a little harder even. It took me some time to get used to the accents and driving on the wrong side of the street, but I’m managing. 

I go back to New York over the holidays and any breaks I have during school. This summer, I’m staying here. I got a journalism job so I’ll be spending my summer writing and editing stories instead of being back in Page. But it’s worth it. It’s better than being a broke college student. Even here, those exist. 

Kyla and I still e-mail back and forth since it’s so expensive to call. She seems to be getting by. She says the others are, too. 

Apparently, Aubrey’s disappeared and Richie’s band is just about famous. But Shane, Ivy, and Sebastian are still on the radar, all living in the city. I’d like to see them again, catch up. But obviously that won’t happen for at least a few more months. I’ll have to start saving up for my plane ticket. God, it’s expensive to go back and forth. 

I’m obviously not the richest. And I’m obviously not the prettiest or the smartest. But I’m content with my life right now.

I haven’t been with anyone since Isaiah. It’s not because I’m honoring his memory or anything. It’s just that I’m focused on myself. Sure, I’ve had flings and casual sex here and there, but nothing real.

I spent most of my life trying to keep the peace. It got old really fast. Now, I just want to put my happiness first. And that’s what I’m doing. And I plan on doing it for the rest of my life—with or without a man by my side.