WHEN WE'RE TOGETHER(A Magical Adventure)

Chapter 1.

Being alone I've been told is the best company you can get, I never believed it though, and now the company I longed for had to be those of the numerous books I loved to read, music of course and maybe a few online friends who would always pretend to care.
I woke up by 5am this morning, actually I'd say about 5:23 to be precise, I had set my alarm to go off by 4am the previous night only to find myself repeatedly hitting the snooze button and uh well I got tired of doing that so I had to open my eyes finally, hhh Low and Behold both my cats where atop my duvet... fighting. I raised myself out of bed to stand on the floor, then I put on my flip flops which I lay beside my bed unfailingly every night.Oh shit' I thought to myself as I realized I was supposed to see my mom off today, she's to travel to Greece for a friend's wedding, Gaia was my mom's roommate when she was at some boarding high school, she never really told me much about the place, only that she hated it and didn't have good memories there to hold on to.
I made my way to the bathroom to brush my teeth and take a quick shower, then I dried off and packed my hair into a messy bun. I looked at my make-up table 'Nah' I smirked, make-up has never really been my thing, sometimes I wonder why I even have a complete kit if I wasn't going to use it...Oh right my mom bought them pfft very practical of her. I opened my closet and was searching for a suitable shirt for my mood today ooh found one I picked up a black shirt with the cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants while holding his signature spatula.
I continued to my door where I hung my blue denim jeans and then I pulled it up my legs when someone knocked on the door."Haley?. Haley?. Are you awake?"

"Yeah Mom I'm up, just give me a sec"
"Ok, but hurry I don't want to miss my flight dear"
"Sure". I rushed to put on my black Nike sports shoe and I was feeling lazy to make my bed but then I remembered the Nike motto 'JUST DO IT' and so I did it because I would still have to do it later anyway. I picked up my phone and headed down the stairs with my black face cap with the words 'white' written on it, and sure enough I made my way straight to the kitchen.
"Morning Mom" I smiled as I stood next to her and leaned to kiss her cheek.
"How was your night sweetie?" She asked while returning the smile.
"Eh. It was cold, but I liked it" I said looking at her with a mischievous smile and she just playfully smacked my head.
"Brew?" She asked. "Yes please. So what time are we leaving?" I asked while sipping from my cup.
"Uhm in about 10 minutes"
"Oh okay then". I replied as she placed a can of my favorite soda beside my hot toast. I've never really been a healthy eater.
"Are those new?" I asked amazed as I pointed at her grey and blue coloured wedges
"Uh yeah Dan bought them for my birthday when you were over at your Aunt's"
"And you didn't care to tell me" I stated bluntly. Dan was my mom's boyfriend, he's a good guy but I still don't like him, he barely has anything to offer and I can't help but feel like he's taking advantage of my mom in some way, or at least manipulating her into thinking he's all that, or maybe I just hate the fact that she seems so happy with him despite his many red flags, but who am I to make any judgement in a consenting adults relationship.
" I was going to but I mean a month is enough time to forget a lot you know" she said smiling sweetly.
"Mmm-hmm. Well they match your outfit"
"Thank you dear"
Mom was wearing a multi colored floral top, it had a bow at the side of her waist and she wore a high waist grey skirt which were the same shade as the ones on her blouse and wedges, and she let her black hair cascade down with it's curls flowing to her back like a stream. It was a natural look really and for someone in her mid forties she sure looked a lot more like a teen than I did.
"So how long would you be gone?" I asked helping myself to the toasts in front of me and sitting my tea cup to replace it with a grape flavoured can of soda instead
"I'm not quite sure, I haven't actually thought about it, maybe I'll stay for as long as a month, more or less though. I was thinking I could finally get that vacation we talked about." I dropped my jaw, I wasn't even digging the idea of mom being away at all, and now she'd be gone indefinitely at that, sigh. Does the world always have to be against my comfort like this?, Have I done anything wrong?. I know she really needs this especially with all that's happened but it's still at the expense of my happiness you know!.
"Oh, well I guess if you feel that way then yeah the vacay would be a good idea, take as long as you need, I'll just be hanging with Grandma and Julie after school till you're back."
"You sure?" She asked looking worried, I took a deep breath. "I'll be fine, and yes I'm very sure. Now grab your bags let's get going or you'll miss your flight". I said faking a smile, she walked over to me, pecked my cheek and murmured a "thank you" and she walked up to her room to grab her purse and her luggage.
Barely a minute later I saw her descending down the stairs gesturing at me to get the door opened as she carried her heavy bags out.
We boarded a cab to the airport and before I knew it we were there already, I bid her goodbye and started on my way back home. Phew, I made it home.
Oh I better call Dharma and let her know mom's gone. Dharma was my classmate or besty or at least a close friend, since I don't really refer to anyone as a besty else I'd have about 20 of them or thereabout.
Phone rings
Buzz buzz
Almost immediately I heard a familiar voice on the line
"Howdyyy Hay"
"Howdy D"
That was how she and I usually greeted one another, we kinda just have crazy marching personalities
"Uh D I just called to tell you that my mom had traveled earlier, sooo we could have the sleepover at my house if you'd want, just like mom suggested"
"Oh how did you get back home?, I thought you couldn't drive"
"I flew"
"Really!?"
"Of course not I took a cab"
"Ohh alright then, I'll check with my parents to see if they'll be cool with it"
"Aiit no p, ttyl"
"Uh what??" Dharma asked sounding lost
"It means talk to you later. So I'll talk to you later"
"Hhh sorry my bad, sure. Bye"
"Yeah bye"
Hangs up.

And now, the worst of my days begin...