Astrix

Two sides

A disk has two sides. No one ever thought of the possibility of another side of the earth. It would be something straight out of a movie to most people -Unbelievable. To me, the possibility always lingered in my thoughts. The night I set out for the boarder blew my mind, and was just the start to my life.

*Back to that day*

I cut the glass carefully and stared into the darkness of the night. I had nothing left. Nothing to lose. Sure there was Lhei, but she doesnt worry about me. She knows I can handle myself. I was getting ready to jump off the edge when I heard a familiar voice shout out. "Please dont Nova... I cant lose you too" I couldnt dare look back at the man that I once knew to be full of love and compassion. He was just a sad excuse for a father and a human being. He was always boozed up. I wiped a tear that managed it's way down my cheek and gathered the courage to look back at him. "I need to do this Dexter... I need to know" I sucked back my tears and stared at my dad. He had really let himself go. His once proud happy posture, slicked back dark brown hair, and bright hopeful blue eyes were now replaced by a slumped over, hunched, messy-haired, hazy eyed, mess of a man. I didnt know this man. And I never wanted to. Before he could respond, I turned back to the edge and jumped, tears rolling down my cheeks for what felt like forever.

I was floating. Nothing mattered. Nothing could touch me. I could hear the distant scream and cry from my father as I sank into the darkness of oblivion.

To my suprise, I woke up on the soft luscious feeling of grass. The brightness of the sun on my face woke me almost immediately. I groaned softly and propped myself up on my arms before fully sitting up and rubbing my eyes. I gasped barely able to breathe at the sight that I was seeing. It was amazing. The floating cars. Beautiful tall tech buildings. Basically everything of the future.
At this point, it was clear. I was no longer in the world I knew.
I stumbled as I tried to stand, still staring at the park and advanced technology in disbelief. I began to walk toward the nearest building that looked like a hotel, struggling with my balance and stumbling almost the entire way. I stopped at the entrance of the building to regain my posture. I picked a few blades of grass out of my curly black hair. I brushed off my dark blue crop top and sleek black spandex that clung to my skin in just the right ways to highlight my features. I lightly ruffled my hair to make sure it looked good before stepping up to the door. I somehow managed to lose my bag, but I was too amazed to even notice. Right as I was about to enter, something caught my eye. It was an ad of sorts. It had a womans face on it and her name. She was running for president. I found myself staring at the ad for what seemed like hours until a young girl tugged at my arm. I turned my attention to the little girl and smiled. "Yes? How can I help you little one?" I was always good with kids. I squatted down to her level so she wasnt intimidated and would speak freely. "Hi Miss. I thought you could help me find my mommy. And your so pretty... I just had to say hi!" I almost laughed at how adorable she was. She couldnt have been more than five years old. "Awe. Thank you. You're quite pretty yourself. Can you tell my your name?" She got all shy once I called her pretty and it made me smile. I took her tiny hands in mine and gently rubbed them to calm her down. "M..my name is Alexa" I put her small hand on my soft cheek, knowing it would comfort her. "Hi Alexa. I'm Astrix. How bout we go find your mommy now hm?" She giggled a little and smiled, nodding. I stood back up and she took a hold of my hand. She led the way to where she had last seen her mom and described her to me. I waved over a woman fitting the description that had looked panicked. I smiled at the red haired woman and watched as Alexa hugged her, shouting "MOMMY!!" It was a cute moment. I went to turn away, but the woman stopped me. "Thank you for bringing Alexa back to me Miss! She seems to like you. She doesnt like most people" I tilted my head in slight confusion. Were we thinking of the same girl? The same little girl that had walked up to me, a total stranger, and been so open and confident. I smiled and played with the ends of my long, dark, jet-black, curly hair a little flattered. "It was no biggie..." The woman in the ad campaign was stuck in my thoughts making me lose focus on our conversation. There was something so familiar about her. I just couldnt figure out what. I spaced out but was snapped out of my thoughts once the woman waved her hand in front of my face saying 'miss' to see if I was okay. "Sorry... I spaced out.. What did you say?" I smiled hoping the woman wouldnt be offended by my getting lost in thought. She gave me a beaming smile, her white teeth only complimenting her silky pale complexion. I was slightly envious of her beauty and how she pulled it all off. She seemed so calm. "I was asking if you'd like to be Alexa's Nanny. We would give you a room of course, and you'd be paid." I didnt even care about being paid. The second she said she would give me a room to look after a sweet kid like Alexa, I was sold. "Of course! When do you want me to start?" The woman had her hands on Alexa's shoulders, but removed them as soon as I accepted. "Now would be nice. I have places to be." She looked down at her phone and turned away, walking off. I was appalled that such a beautiful woman could be so horrid to their own child. I kneeled down to Alexa and smiled, putting my hand under her sad face and raising it up to look at me. "I'll always be here. If you ever feel sad, you come and hug me. No matter what!" She smiled a sad smile and sniffled, wrapping her little arms tightly around my neck, hugging me as if her life depended on it. I smiled a little and held her in a soft embrace even though she was still holding me tightly. I heard her sniffles and felt her tears on my neck once she buried her face in my neck through my hair. I rubbed her back, hushing her and telling her it's okay till she stopped crying. She let go of me and held onto one of my hands. I wiped her face gently and smiled. "See? That's better. You look much prettier when you're not crying." She smiled and hugged me once more, but in a happier manner. Her mother has clearly shown her little affection in her life. She had no interest in spending time with Alexa. I knew how that felt. But my mom died. It's barely any different for Alexa though. Her mom was never there. But now she has me. And I'll give her all the motherly love in the world. I stood back up and took her hand, letting her lead me home.