1 Summer of 2009

The sunlight scorched through the translucent glasses of the window. I lay my head ,wandering my mind. The air was fresh but the smell of engines on the highway was greasy. So was the smell of asphalt- it was equally unpleasant for me. I closed the window, stuck in my imagination, thinking about where the road is leading us to. I can barely see the beautiful features of my father,driving the car,focusing on what's ahead.

After long hours of thoughts, i sneak peek through the window to get some air. The river sparkled like diamonds as the sun was about to set, and it caught my attention. The scenic beauty took my breath away. I never thought Foxburg would be so beautiful .

My dad glanced at me and said

"Anastasia we're here"...."just a few minutes to our new house"

I sighed in relief....

"Thank God we've finally arrived"

Finally, after few minutes I heard the tires squeal on the driveway, indicating we've arrived at the place. I walked out of the car feeling restless and anxious at the same time.

"This place isn't so bad"....he took a deep breath staring at another direction ,wiggling his eyebrows and rolled his eyes...

I followed the glare of his eyes, only to see a beautiful middle aged women watering the plants in the garden and waving towards us. Then he continues "we've got a beautiful neighbor, a good place, you can go to school and I'll be there too" in a low tone voice where his hands landed on my back as he gives a small kiss on the cheek.

His touch gives me a sight of relief,his lips were softer than mine.

The reason we moved from New York to Fox burg was because of my dad's job. He got this job of the doctor in this place and I decided to come with him although I'm in my last year of high school. I mean who gets transferred during their last year of high school, yeah me but my dad he's the only family i have after my mom left us when i was only 6 years, up until now my dad has been the one who's been with me in my difficulties, through challenges and who tried to complete the role of both father and mother. He participated in every school's program with me attending with other students mother's. He's been the one that's been baking cookies for me during the my primary school activities when i was in the girls scout.

A smile landed across my face,as i picked up the box of my collection of novels.

And now 17 year old me here in Foxburg, to begin a new life in a new place. Anxious of what's that lie ahead of me.

I entered the entrance of the house , the smell of the dusty floor and the smell of the newly painted wall got my senses .

I placed the box on the floor,my dad dusting off the furniture.

"This place isn't so bad,i mean its not that bad,dad" i said wandering my eyes to every direction of the walls,through the beautiful high ceilings ,as my eyes got the attention of the beautiful hanging chandelier.

I walked up the stairs,wandering to every room of the house .

I start unpacking my boxes of clothes,books ,then my eyes caught the attention of the box of the memories, where i kept all the things related to my mom,my eyes burst into tears thinking of all the sweet memories and the short time we've spent. I wished that i was given a little more time to atleast spent time with her in the hospital. Little was i that i didn't visit her frequently.

Suddenly, i heard the sound of the door crack and my father was just in front me...he landed on his knees and his hand was wrapped around me before i knew it. He holds me tightly comforting me. Until now,

"Dad do you miss mom?"

Never have i thought i would ask him this stupid question, up until now. I can hear his heart throb, every sound and his breath...

"Yes, i do miss her. She's the most amazing woman I've ever met, she was the love of my love . The only woman I've ever loved. And our love had you,my jelly bean..

"Thank you dad for comforting me, i guess I'm still a kid although I complain about it" I said giggling

"Yes you are.."he said landing a small touch with his long fingers on the tip of my nose... with a quick kiss he got up and disappears from the room.The sunlight enters through the big terrace door in my room. I can hear the birds chirping from a distance and the sound of the rain kissing the ground.

"Oh great!!what could more worse than this" i said bitterly. I groan to myself rolling my eyes and wished that this day doesn't go more bad than this . I try to relax putting one of my airpods to my small ear tips, playing one of my spotify playlist while tucking my bedsheets neatly .

I walked to the bathroom with my half asleep eyes...taking off my airpods . I noticed the movements beneath my feet,the sounds of dad preparing for breakfast.

The warm water splashed on my body,loosens my muscle strains ,giving me a warm relaxation. My body feels like i haven't been showering for ages . I hurriedly wash my body and hair. And as for all those little stubble popping out, i waxed yesterday just right before bed.

I got out of the bathroom wrapping a towel on my body,putting my slippers on. First of all, i blow dry my nicely conditioned hair, giving it a little curl in the ends. I put on some makeup,so that I'll look more presentable in front of everyone. Putting on my favourite plain pullover sweater and my skinny blue denim jeans,pairing with my favourite pair of sneakers.