1 Adoptive Plan

I was sixteen years old, and after years of hoping and wondering of who was going to adopt a teenage girl I had finally been adopted. My hero and also new guardian was Kate.

She had explained to me how she wanted a son and daughter for the longest time, and that she had finally had the strength to hand in the information so she was able to adopt a child, more so a teenager.

"Why did you choose me? I'm a teenager, and there were cute babies down the hall from my room." I said curiously.

I had always helped with taking care of the babies. I found them adorable and cute. Babies were my way of coping. So I helped with the babies as each one of them go adopted.

"I chose you because like I said I have a son. His name is James and he is also 16. But he has a problem with staying inside his room to often. I needed to bring not something but someone for a refresher round the house." She said smiling as she drove out of the parking lot.

"So your basically using me to get your son out to do chores?" I questioned.

I didn't want to sound rude. But I had realizing that it had came out that way by mistake. Damn it why did I have to open my mouth. I said to myself in disappointment.

"What? No! I'm not using you. I would never do such a thing. I love calling you my daughter. I'm sorry if I made it sound like I was just using you. I didn't mean it that way. Okay?" She asked, concern if I had understood her.

"Okay." I said while leaning on the car door to look out the window, watching everything move past us so quickly.

The rest of the car ride was in silence, until we had finally arrived and she had told me so get the bags out the back seat. Which I had not realized were back there till I opened the back door of her car.

"Can you handle all of them? If not I can get James to assist you." She asked looking at me struggle, obviously needing the help she has offered nicely.

" No, I can take them. Plus I can just come back for the rest once these are out my hand. " I said stupidly, while holding three bags on each arm.

"Okay. I'll be in the kitchen waiting for the bags. Be careful." She told me kindly as she went into the house, leaving the front door open for when I build up enough strength to walk over.

As I try to grab one last bag, leaving five more in the car. My arm starts to fall and the bags start to slip off.

Normally the bags of food would have been all over the concrete. But someone had caught the bag before it could hit the ground.

"Be careful." A manly voice said while I was still trying to process what happened.

I looked up to find a brown hair with blue eyes, pale skin, tall boy holding the bags that I had nearly dropped.

"I'm sorry." I said not able to look away from his ocean eyes.

" It's okay. Kate usually brings this much food home when she's about to go on another business trip for a few months." He says grabbing the rest of the bags, than slamming the car door shut.

"Another business trip?" I ask confused on what he had ment.

As we walked inside the house he explained Kate's busy schedule of traveling all around the world most of the time and that it's rare if we get to even see her for one or two weeks.

"Oh okay that really does explain all this food." I said grinning at him.

He grinned back at me. "So what's your na-"

As he tries to ask another question Kate interrupted the moment.

"I see you two have already met." She says as we bring the bags into the kitchen and lay them on the floor.

"Yes. I told her how you love to buy a whole thanksgiving feast when your about to travel. " He laughs

"Very funny James. Now unless you want all the food to spoil you better start pulling these away." She demanded.

James smiled and started putting the food away in the refrigerator.

I walked out of the kitchen to take in my surroundings. The house was large and the living room had a fireplace with brunt wood and ash left over from their last fire.

I than walked into what looked like the family or tv room. There were no many places to sit and has the biggest tv I've ever really seen. Or the only biggest tv I've ever really seen.

This place is so amazing! I can't believe this is my home now! I thought to myself as I slowly moved around the house.

"Hey, let me show you to your room. I believe you have some major unpacking to be done." Kate said leading me upstairs.

I was so distracted but the house that I had forgotten about my bags and suitcases that were still in the trunk.

Finally after walking around the second floor of the large house, Kate had finally opened up a door. " This is your room."

I smiled walking inside. It was beautiful. A king sized bed with a library relaxation space.

"Wow!" I said with the brightest smile.

"That's not all. Open your closet." Kate said as I followed her instructions and opening the closet.

There were many dresses with many different designs lined up on the right. Than the other side had many different types of footwear that I was dying to try on. I looked inside the drawers and there has already been pants and shirts folded and neatly put away.

"Wow. This is amazing!" I said in excitement.

"Yep. We tried to get everything ready for you. I'll tell James to get your things for you while you enjoy your room." She said smiling.

before she had left I gave her a large hug and whispered "thank you" to her.

"Your welcome." She said hugging me back. Than as we both let go. She exited my room closing the door.

I laid on the bed to soak in the new air of the room that was now mine. I loved the big space and comfortable bed that was black and blue. The walls where the same black and blue color with a different design.

As I was about to fall into a deep sleep I heard a knock on my door. That must be James. I thought to myself.

"Come in." I said polity as I saw the door swing open.

James had carried all of my bags upstairs with his amazing strength. He placed them in the middle of the large floor than sat in the chair I hadn't seen till now.

"So how are you liking your stay so far?" He asked.

"Everything is so big and wonderful that I can barely hold on my excitement." I said honestly.

"Well I'm glad you like it here. I'm going to be hosting a party tomorrow night. The whole school is going to be there. So you should be able to make new friends quite easily." He said leaning back in the chair.

My first party and better, being personally invited by a hot, cute guy that I lived with.

"Oh. Okay thank you for informing me." I said hiding my excitement.

"I don't believe I caught your name." He said with a smile.

"Ella." I said smiling fully.

"Is there a last name to that beautiful first name." He asked.

Hiding my blush I replied "Nope. Just Ella. I went into the system when I was a baby. I never knew my last name nor my parents."

"Oh, I'm sorry." He said as I watched the grin disappear.

"it's okay. It took me years to except it." I said smiling.

"Well if your happy I'm happy." He said finally getting up from the chair.

"Now we should go downstairs and spend our last moments with Kate. She's going to leave very soon." He said making his way to the door.

I followed him out my bedroom door going down the stairs to find Kate at the door with all of her bags and suitcases.

"Alright guys. I'm going to go now. I have to get to the airport." She said opening the door.

"Okay mom. Let me help you with that." He said picking up two whole suitcases.

I grabbed a few of her bags as well without saying a word. Than followed them outside to the car.

After packing up the whole car full of suitcases, bags and other things that were not so visible to the eye, James and I waved good bye as Kate drove out the driveway. Disappearing into the distance.

I was curious on where this new family would take me. I didn't know much about Kate or James. But I knew that I never want to leave after arriving at a wonderful home.