Culture Shock

Chapter 1

"You're not leaving me Cleopatra!! " my boyfriend Trey cried out as i finished packing my bags . "I'm in love with you, we're in love ! " I just got the job opportunity at complex media located in New York, New York and i would be a fool to turn it down . So I'm moving from Virginia to New York and I didn't want to leave my family or boyfriend but sometimes it's not about what you want .

"I know Trey .. I know baby but we talked about this, you know i have to go ." I had tears in my eyes with a suitcase in each hand, the rest of my belongings were moved a week earlier on a Uhaul.

"You know .. we can still be friends and i'll always be there for you." I kissed his forehead and headed towards the front door .

"Wait .. Cleo .. I just want you to know, you're going far baby girl and whoever wins your heart is one lucky guy ." he smiled at me and gave me a wink, and i returned the smile and was on my way .

I was on the way to my mom's to spend the night so they could drop me off at the airport in the morning. That's the last person i wanted to hang out with before my big move . She was my best friend and i was surely going to miss her the most.
I rung the door bell twice .. waiting on an answer.

"Cleo ! " my mom opened the door and pulled me into a warm hug .

"Hey Mom, oooh something smells delicious" I said setting my bags down and plopping on the couch.

"Yeah I'm making your favorite, lasagna, since this will be your last time eating with me for a while" her voice cracked and she had tears brimming her eyes.

"Aww mom, you know i'll be back right?" i said consoling her into my arms .

"Yes but you will be greatly missed" she said wiping her eyes . "I know but lets enjoy it while i'm still here!" I raced into the living room and put in my favorite movie, Bruce Almighty, i love Jim Carrey.

"Oh no .. not this again, you watch this every time you come over" my mom said giggling and checking the lasagna in the oven. "Mom you know this is my favorite, Is the food done yetttt?" i said whining like a 5 year old . "Yes, come and get it"

*2 Hours Later*

I sat in the floor between my mom legs humming to Alicia Keys "You Don't Know My Name" as my mom french braided my hair . She owns a hair salon and you know i take advantage of that😉

"How Did Trey act when you left today?" my mom asked out of the blue.

"He was crying and upset but he was really sweet about it, seriously mom, i don't think i will ever find another guy like him."

"Cleo .. you're beautiful and any guy would be lucky to have a girl as smart as you and there's plenty more in this world, you will be fine dear." she kissed my forehead and patted me on the shoulders.

"Are you done?" i said patting in my hair"

"Yes ma'm .. all done"

"Thanks, i think i'm gonna head on to bed, since tomorrow's the big day" I said yawning and looking at the clock on my mom's dresser.

"Okay ..goodnight, see you in the morning" she gave me a tight hug and a warm smile .

"Okay .. goodnight mom"

*The Next Morning*

"Cleo lets go, plane leaves in 15 minutes," my mom hollered from the bottom of the steps.

"I'm coming now !" i said hopping down the steps with my bags.

"Do you have everything?" she said taking my bags from my hands. "Yes mom, you know i kind of feel bad that dad couldn't have been here to send me off" i said opening the car door.

"Yes honey .. i understand but you know your dad is a busy man .. being a lawyer is a tuff job and i'm sure he wishes he was here too" my mom said with a tone of remorse .

"Yeah I guess." I knew my dad loved me but he was never there for anything, he claims he's always too "busy" . I put my headphones on and closed my eyes as my mom drove smoothly to the airport.

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