A New Beginning

Chapter 1: The Accident

I lay on my stomach with my chin in my hands and stare at my sister, Sammie, who's sitting against the wall telling me about how her date tomorrow is going to go. "He told me he's going to take me to that big fancy Italian restaurant in the city." She says. "Isn't that place really expensive?" She nods. "Yeah and he had to make reservations a week ago! I asked what he would have done if i told him no and he said he knew i would say yes." I roll my eyes "He's got a big ego." She smiles "Yes, Dani, but his heart's bigger." Sammie and i are 15 year old twins and we live in Texas in a three bedroom apartment. Were identical other than our hair, mine is red hers is dyed blonde. "So what are you going to wear?" I ask. "One of my church dresses and my black flats." She says. I nod as she gets up "Well i'm going to bed see ya tomorrow!" she says. "Night!" I say when she shuts the door behind her i flip on my back and turn off my lamp. As i snuggle under my covers i think about Jace Sammie's boyfriend. He seemed nice but i didn't know him well all i knew was that he really liked my sister. I always caught him staring at her as if she was the only person alive. I close my eyes and slowly drift to sleep.

When i wake up the next morning i smile because i realize it's Saturday. I run down the hall to find Sammie already ready to go on her date. "You and mom aren't supposed to leave for another hour!" i say pointing at the clock that read 10:00. "I know." She says with a grin "I'm just so excited. I shake my head and go to make myself some cereal. My mom then walks in wearing jeans and a t-shirt with her brown hair pulled back. "Already ready?" She asks Sammie. "Yup!" She says her eyes distant. Mom rolls her eyes and sits next to me with a bowl i pass her the milk and cereal as she starts to make some.

We all sit and talk for an hour. It may sound weird but we really are that close, it's always been just the three of us, we don't even have any aunts or cousins or anything. Sammie and i even have matching silver lockets that say best friends! When my sister (who glanced at the clock every five seconds) saw the clock say 11:00 She jumped up "Time to go!" She says. My mom laughs "Alright Let's go!" She says and she turned to me "I should be home in about an hour it depends on how bad the traffic is." she turns back to Sammie "His parents are giving you a ride home?" Sammie nods happily "I might go to Sarah's later!" I call after them. "Ok!" Mom says and they were gone.

I go upstairs and get dressed. I throw on some ripped jean shorts and a tight black tank top with a jean jacket. I pick out a pair of light brown cowgirl boots, grab my phone, and run out the door. Sara Fog is my friend that lives right under us so i find myself over there the few times i'm not with my sister. I knock on the door and she answers it. "Hey!" She says and steps aside to let me in. "Hey!" I say. Sarah and i are completely different when you look at us. She has short wavy black hair and she likes to wear dark clothing. I on the other hand have long straight brown hair that goes to my waist and i am into more country like clothes, but if you go to know us you would know were actually a lot alike. We are both nerds at heart and we love kids.

Sarah and i are watching T.V. and the news comes on. It talks about a wreck on the highway by the city. When images come up i freeze. I stare at images of my mom's dark blue car crushed up against a big target truck and close ups of blood on airbags. "Both Allison and Samantha Parks were in the car when the truck swiveled out of control and the car collided. Sadly neither of them made it out." My hand flies to my mouth as sobbing noise escapes me Sarah calls her mom in who tries to comfort me but i can't hear a word they're saying all i can think of is my mom and sister. Hot tears roll down my cheek as Sarah, her mom, and i walk back to my apartment.

Very shortly after that, two cops arrive a woman and a man. "Hello, sweetheart my name is Kelly." I try to force a smile but i can't "Hi." I say through tears. The woman smiles at me pettily "I'm sorry this had to happen sweetheart." I shake my head "It's not your fault!" I say. She smiled and got up when another cop called her over. The two cops, Sarah, and her mom talked in hushed voices. Pretty quickly the apartment got full. Sarah's 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and 4 cops came in. They all talked and it was really loud. It was like that for hours with different people trying to comfort me, answering questions from the police, and people making phone calls.

Soon though everyone but the Kelly, Sarah, and her mom left. They came and sat down next to me. Kelly smiled at me and explained what was going to happen "We found out who your dad is and we got a hold of him he agreed to take you in." She said. "WHAT?!?" I asked freaking out "There is no way that is happening...EVER!" i couldn't believe what i was hearing i had never met my dad and my mom never talked about him. "Calm down Dani it's better than an orphanage." Sarah said. I just shook my head frustrated. "You will stay with us for two weeks so your dad has time to get your room ready and stuff then at 6:00 am on the Saturday after next officer Kelly will be here to take you to the airport." Sarah's mom said. "Where does he live?" I asked. Sarah hesitated "New York, New York." she said softly. My eyes widened "The city?!?" I asked. Sarah nodded. I buried my face in my hands. I should have asked more and found out more but if i knew too much it would make it harder for me to go. "I guess i should pack." i said glancing at the clock that now said 6:00. Sarah's mom nodded and her and Kelly left leaving just me and Sarah.

When we finally finish packing it was 8:00. I had packed not only my stuff. I also packed all of my sisters things and my moms expensive jewelry and other valuable things. Sarah and i walked back to her apartment and i collapsed in her bed and slept.

The next two weeks flew by. I didn't want to skip any school because i didn't have much longer there. Everyone comforted me and gave me motivation cards and gifts and were really kind. Finally it was the night before i was supposed to leave. I tossed and turned all night scared out of my mind. I fell asleep around 2:00 and then woke to Mrs.Fog shaking me. "It's 5:30 sweetheart you should probably get ready." She said i nodded and got up. I threw on a simple white lace no sleeve dress, my boots, i lightly put on mascara, and i threw my long hair in a braid. I walked out of Sarah's room and into the kitchen where both Mrs.Fog and Kelly were sitting. Mrs.Fog smiled and handed me a muffin. "Thanks." I said quickly devouring it. "Ready?" Kelly asked. I nodded slowly. We walked out to her car and left for the airport.

Author's Note: Hello love's!!!! I was really excited to write this i hope you like it!!! I'll will be publishing a second chapter tonight because i pretty much already have that done and i might publish again Friday!!! Let me know what you think!!!! :)