Good Girl From Texas (18+)

minnesota

Athena's pov

*beep* *beep* *beep* *beep*

I hear the annoying sound of my alarm going off, pulling me out of a really great dream. I look over at the clock it reads 7am, gosh I have to leave for my flight at 10. I'm actually really excited but I feel exhausted. I groan and roll over to turn the annoying thing off. I sit up and get out of bed, going over to my dresser to get some clothes on. I go downstairs and grab a pop tart and put it in the toaster. After eating I get a drink of water and head to the front door to get my shoes on. I have to do my chores before I leave, I also just want to say goodbye to my horse. 

I get done at around 9, I head upstairs quickly and take a fast shower. I get done in about 20 minutes so I go across the hall to my room and get dressed. picking out something comfy. A grey sweater and some black leggings. I check one more time that I have everything packed before I put my shoes on and lay down on my bed, waiting for my dad to come get me and say its time to go. I still have about 10 minutes so I just scroll through instagram.

"Athena sweetie?" I hear a knock at my door "Yes?" I call out, my door opens, my dad peeks his head into my room "Ready to go?" He asks "Yes" I smile then get up, grabbing my suitcase and heading out of my door.

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I just got on the plane, I luckily got a window seat. Theres an elderly couple sitting with me though. The woman starts a conversation with me. 

"Aw, you're so pretty. I wish I was still in my youth, i'm old and wrinkly now" she sighs "Well, I think you're still a beautiful woman miss" I smile at her. Her and her husband talk to me almost the whole flight. They're really sweet and their love story is amazing. I want that some day.. The flight lands at about 1:30. The 2 hours went by fast thankfully sitting next to Doris and Steve. We say our goodbyes and get off the plane. I text Kara to let her know

Me:Just landed, i'm getting off now.

Kara:I'm waiting in the lobby, I made sure to wear a bright pink dress so you can see me :)

Me: haha see you soon.

I put my phone back in my pocket and head to get my luggage. Once I get it I head back towards the waiting area where said that she is. I spot her quickly, She's so much prettier in person. And her dress is so cute. "Kara!" I yell, getting her attention. She spots me and starts speed walking to me. I pull her into a tight hug once we reach each other. "Hey darling" She squeezes me. We pull away a few seconds later.

I can't believe I'm actually face to face with the woman who gave me away, the person I dreaded even talking to before I knew her. I even find myself to love Kara. She's so sweet and funny. I don't hate her for giving me away anymore. I love my parents and I understand why she did it.

"You weren't kidding when you said you were short" Kara laughs, "Hey, I'm 4'10 now. I was 4'7 a year ago." I laugh back "It's okay sweetie, I'm shrinking. Let me tell you, I was 5'9 two years ago now look at me in 5'6" She says, grabbing my suitcase from me "At least you can reach things" I giggle, we start walking. 

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"Are you hungry?" Kara looks over towards me then back at the road as she drives. "A little, I've only had a pop tart today and that was at 7am" I explain, I really should have gotten something to eat on the plane. "Do you want to stop for lunch somewhere, I could take you to the best place in this town." She wiggles her eyebrows, smiling at me. "Yeah, that would be nice actually."

She gets off at the next exit, and pulls in to this very old looking restaurant. As soon as we step out of the car it smells so good. We head inside and a middle aged man, probably in about his 40's like Kara greets us "Kara Sanchez, my favorite lady. How are we today?" He smiles and grabs Kara's hand, kissing the top of it "I'm doing just fine today Greg, I would like you to meet my daughter, Athena she's going to be staying with me for a few days." She smiles waves her hand in front of me "It's nice to meet you Greg" I reach my hand out to shake his hand, He smiles and grabs my hand shaking it "It's nice to meet you too Athena."