It was her | h.s

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Raelynn Smiths Journal Entry:
July 27th 2020
I'm feeling so excited right now. I'm sat on the plane on the window seat. It's such a beautiful view, the sky is painted with all different shades of blue and greens. I'm sat on my own which I thought I'd be mad about but is actually so much better. I got more time to sketch some more designs for women or men as it would depend on what client I had first. It's now 3:17pm and I'm still waiting for the message. I've only got the message of the hotel I'm going to so far, even if I don't get the message about my client, at least I know where to go and rest my head for the night. The plane food is shitty but I still ate it because i was starving. I hadn't eaten breakfast because I just felt so nervous and had a sick feeling in my stomach from leaving my mum.

That being said. I'm now alone. Which isn't as bad as i thought. I just have to remember that this is what I've always wanted, maybe even better, and it's finally coming true.

Raelynn Smith

I decided to close my journal. And my eyes for that matter. I was so exhausted from rushing around the airport and everything in general. I rest my head on the plane window and feel my eyes get heavy.

7:15pm

"Lady's and gentlemen This is your captain speaking. We'll be landing in New York in approximately 20 minutes. Please fasten your seatbelt and turn off all electronic devices as we welcome you to The Big Apple."

The strong American accent from the speaker above my head startled me awake. A few people chuckled at me but i didn't care. Because I was kind of laughing at myself.

20 minutes away. Oh my god. This is it Raelynn.

I checked my phone to see if I had got a message at all from Cara.

*no new messages*

I sighed and just relaxed. I refused to be stressed out the day before my first day of work. I knew where I was going so that's all I needed. I guess my client would be a surprise to me tomorrow.
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It wasn't long until I had got off the plane. As soon as I stepped one foot out of it, I was greeted by nothing but hot air. It was boiling. And it didn't help that I wasn't really 'dressed for the occasion' either, in sweats and a jacket. I guess I was being stupid and just didn't think about the weather over here but only the one back at home which was fucking freezing.

I walk down the stairs and into my car hire line. I didn't need to collect my luggage as mine were small enough to be carry on.

You're probably wondering why I took carry ons to a place I'm spending 2 years at? I just decided I'd spend money on clothes over there instead of cramming my clothes into 1 suitcase.

After I'd got my car I drove to my destination. It was a really nice drive actually. I drove with the windows down listening to the radio. It was peaceful. Thankfully the drive there was only 45 minutes away from where I needed to be. My destination took me to a giant 5star hotel. this was where I was staying for the night before I get to work the next day.

*bzzzz bzzzz*

I felt my phone vibrate in my back pocket. I didn't hesitate to take it out. It gave me the address to the CEO company of UoFaD. They said they didn't send me there after my flight because they didn't want to overwhelm me. And to be honest, that was probably for the better. I needed the sleep and a good breakfast in the morning. They let me know it was all payed for and booked under the name Carla-Jones. I couldn't thank her enough for everything she's done for me.

I entered the hotel. My breath was taken away. It was huge. I was admiring the view so much that I didn't know I was still stood in the middle of the doorway. That was until I heard someone say.

"Excuse me"

"Oh I'm so sorry. My bad"

"Idiot" I muttered to myself.

You haven't even been in New York a day and you're already being stupid. Just check in.

"Hi there. Room for 1 booked under Carla- Jones"

"Ah yes. Here's your key Miss. 35th floor room 105. enjoy your stay!"

"Thanks, you too!"

As I walked away and froze in my tracks when I heard a chuckle behind me

Oh my fucking god. "You too" Raelynn you idiot.

I decided not to look back due to pure embarrassment.

I walk down the hallway with my shoulders slumped from tiredness and embarrassment as I kept muttering to myself "105.105.105" so I didn't forget my room.

"Ah there it is!" The key slips past the lock a couple times, only because I was so excited.

I eventually open the door. I was gobsmacked at how amazing it looked. It was so light and airy, filled with a beautiful bathroom to the left as you walk in, then there's a huge double made up bed, the thing that had me awestruck was the glass windows that showed me the most gorgeous view.

Oh. My. God

The view. I couldn't even describe it. It was filled with the tallest buildings I'd ever seen. I was here in the evening so it was sunset. And my god was it stunning. I chucked my bags down and walked to the window. I didn't realise how high up the 35th floor was

Until I looked down.

It was very high up

I decided to back away and just get ready for bed at 8:00pm. I was tired and had work tomorrow. My dream job started tomorrow. I couldn't wait.

I decided to call my mum and just tell her everything's fine and that I had checked in. She was so excited for me which made ME more excited.

I move all my luggage to the side so it's not all over the place and slumped down on the bed. I sunk into the mattress and looked out the window. All I saw was the pink and orange pastel colours painting the sky's with the tall black buildings contrasting it.

It truly wasn't a sight I saw everyday.

I shoved my hair up in a messy bun, put an over sized t shirt on and shorts which were covered by my top. I yawn as I walk into the bathroom and grab out my toothpaste and toothbrush.

As I look at myself in the mirror I saw how big the bags were underneath my eyes indicating me to go to bed. I finished brushing my teeth and practically threw myself onto the bed while sinking into it. I turn my head slightly to the side so I can look out the window. It was hard to see with the hair in my face, but I felt my eyes getting heavier.

I had an early start in the morning. I needed to sleep.