Me, Myself And I

Connecting the dots

Scarlett's POV

Okay, so I had 3 dreams and now I'm laying on my bed. I've given up on sleep. It's the dream about the woods, where I'm cold in the woods but I can't get to the sunny beach but this time it didn't go on like that. I did reach the beach but the sun was so hot I felt like I was burning, literally and I couldn't run because I was suddenly standing in quicksand. I'm sleep deprived and tired now. When my alarm rang, I stood up and made my bed. I went to the bathroom and got ready for school. I dressed up in khaki tight pants and a white golf t-shirt with white sneakers. I tied my hair into a neat ponytail and put on a white head band with a flower on it.

I grabbed my bag and phone, and headed downstairs. "Morning parents."

"Honey, you look terrible. I mean I like your outfit but you look like you were in a marathon all night," my mom commented as she plated up some eggs and bacon for me. "That would've been better if I was in a marathon. Just nightmares mom. Where's dad?" I asked, deflecting attention from myself. "He's already gone sweetie. I'm about to leave too. Next week you'll be making your own breakfast because I'll start leaving early as well," she informed me. I just nodded as I sat down and dug in. My mom kissed my forehead and left for work.

After I was done with my breakfast, I washed my plate and tidied up a bit. I stood in the kitchen, hesitating on what to do next. Just go to school Barbie. "I wish it was that easy Jasmine. I don't feel like seeing Eva because I've got a lot of explaining to do. And then there's Stella and Bailey, maybe Michelle as well, who would want me to join them. Drama Jazz, drama." You are overthinking it. Just take it one step at a time. "I guess so."

I got out of the house and locked the door. I went to my bike and drove to school. Of course I was early. It's how I role. There were 2 cars already here though. I walked towards the cafeteria and I unfortunately saw Evangeline sitting by my table. Cue: sigh. "Scarlett, Scarlett." Evangeline waved me over. I gave her a small smile and walked towards her. I sat down by my seat. "Morning Evangeline," I greeted her. "What's with the formalities? Call me Eva. Please. So I've got a lot of questions -" I cut her off.

"Let me stop you right there. I knew this was going to happen so I came prepared. I'll tell you everything, and you keep quiet. You can ask questions after I'm done. Agreed?" I asked her. If I'm going to spill details about my life, I'd rather do it on my terms."Okay, I agree," Eva nodded at me. I took in a deep breath and let it out. Here I go. "Right now I'm 19 years old. I woke up in hospital on the 16th of December, 4 days before my 19th birthday. I woke up disorientated. Initially, I thought I had tripped on stairs or thin air, considering that I'm a klutz. Me waking up in hospital was nothing new but I soon found out that I was in a coma for 2 years. I was shocked but that wasn't all. I also had amnesia apparently because I could only remember from when I was 15. I found out that two years ago I was involved in an accident by the airport in California, when we went there for spring break. I was lucky enough to not die. But I've been getting memory flashes as of late. They're headache inducing but it is what helped me not to start school as a freshman again. Yesterday, when you found me bumbling on the floor, I was experiencing a memory flash. Now you know," I breathed out as I finished telling my story.

She was still for a while, absorbing what I just told her. "Wow, you've been through so much. That answers most of my questions. But who's Jasmine?"

Oh boy. Shut up Jaz. "Jasmine is the person I was having a flash about."
"Oh, that makes sense. Well, I hope we become good friends," Eva smiled at me. I smiled back at her. I'm not here to make friends. Period. But I had to do some digging of my own since it looks like drama follows me everywhere. "Eva, you say you started schooling here last year October?"