The tea shop had a cozy feel to the atmosphere. I had always felt safe there and I hardly ever felt safe anywhere.
"Next!" The lady behind the counter called.
Finally! My turn. I eagerly went up to the counter.
"Red Velvet Tea please." I said with wide eyes, anxiously awaiting my drink.
The lady smiled sweetly and nodded turning to go get my tea.
I sighed, relieved that I would be getting my morning tea.
The lady returned a minute or so later with my tea. I handed her a five dollar bill and left the shop.
I happily hopped into my car and started up the engine. On instinct, I turned on the radio.
"Ooooh I'll be there,
Yeah I'm gonna
I'm gonna come through."
I grinned. I was glad that Ari knew the song and could sing along.
"Oh I swear
Got enough love for two.
Got enough love for twooooooooooooo.
I'll be there for you."
I pulled up to a red light and stopped singing. I always felt self conscious at stop lights because people could get a good look at me and my awkwardness.
I mean, I know I'm pretty but I would never admit it aloud.
I'm just too modest to admit anything good about myself to another person. My Dad used to tease me about it but I always felt terrible if I said something good about myself, almost like I'm boasting a win or bragging about my appearance or talents.
Truth is, I'm a pretty good singer and I love to read, I'm an absolute bookworm.
I was brought back to reality by the red light changing to green.
I slammed on the gas and the car lurched forward.
I had a long drive today, I was going to the cemetery in southern Virginia to see my family's graves.
Yes, my entire family. I was the sole survivor of a horrible car accident that killed my parents and siblings.
I moved away from Jenkins Glen because everyone looked at me like I was their charity case and I hated the pity the seemed to drag behind me wherever I went.
I resolved that by moving to North Carolina. I lived in Holly Springs. Lovely area.
I had chosen to go to Duke University and finish my degree which I had started at the local college in Jenkins Glen.
I currently lived alone in my apartment with my cat, Minnie.
I let my thoughts drift as I began the long drive through the wooded countryside to my family's grave sites.
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Beauty & the Beast ✓
Romance"Who are you?" I asked the figure of which was crouched in the shadows of the tall trees looming above. The figure crawled towards me, never seeming to leave the shadows enough for me to see it. Until it did. I had been able to name out the human fo...
