Chapter 5

Well, that was a surprise.

A rich and prestigious school wanted us as their students.

Unfortunately, my joy was short-lived. Soon after, Kimberly and I were told that we would be transferred to a new orphanage to make the process shorter, and we had a week left here. I was sort of depressed, but a bit happy. I know this is the place I grew up in, but it meant that I would never see Quinn's face ever again.

I know it sounds wrong, but for me, that was the only way I could deal with the situation. No more running from school or fear of being bullied by Chloe. I was finally going to start fresh and free.

It sounded quite amazing to me.

Later on, we said our goodbyes. I would miss this place, but i in truth would not willingly come back.

With the time I had left, I went to the beach every single day. For two reasons, the first was to find that old lady again, but unfortunately I was unlucky and secondly was to have the last remaining memories I had of this place as pleasant and not scared and worried. The beach was my safe space and I enjoyed every moment of it.

The day that Kimberly and I left was a day I would never forget. My class teacher came to send us off. We had a huge going away party/ farewell party that had all Kim's friends as a part of it. Since I did not have many friends, sketch that, my only friend was Kimberly.

Quinn was unfortunately there, but I ignored for most of the party, I wonder who invited him, of course he wanted my attention and for the better part of it I did not give it to him.

The party was amazing, and it made me long to stay, but I knew I had to leave, so I bottled up those emotions, gave a great big smile and continued as though it did not bother me. No one but Kim knew I was faking it. Sometimes I am surprised of how easily she could read me.

When the day finally came, the director personally took us to the airport. She seemed to want to send us off personally.

We placed all our luggage in the bot of her car and got into the car. The drive there was quiet until she spoke, and her words seem to surprise me," Kim, Trina. It's been great having you in the orphanage with us. I know there were a lot of downs and not a lot of highs, but you being with us made those little moments of joy worth it. Seeing you girls go to school with smiles on your faces and no fear made my job as your director worth it. I know you girls went through a lot, and you were strong enough to not let that bring you down, and I am proud of you for that. I am proud of you both and always will be."

I felt like crying but chose to keep in my tears, unlike Kimberly who was drowning in her own tears telling the director how much she loved her and how thankful she was for treating us so kindly. I just kept quiet. I really did not want to deal with this right now. So I just stared outside the window at the passing landscape. I am not that good with expressing my emotions, go figure. But sometimes I also wish to say those words to someone. I can see it clearly in my mind as though it were reality, I thank a deep imaginary breathe and say those three words to an unknown figure with no fear," I love you."

I sign and go back to looking at the moving trees in front of me. What a dream it is. Just a fantasy, nothing more. Kim looked at me with concerned eyes, maybe that sign was too loud. I just kept looking outside the window, I don't like the aspect of hope and that is why I don't believe in it.

Hope only brings disappointment and nothing more. It makes you lose a sense of control and allows the world to do as it pleases to you. Like a paper floating on the wind. The motion seems to be pleasant and calm, but in reality, when the paper reaches the ground it has no way of ever moving. The wind seems to have lost interest and has moved on. Forgotten on the flow the paper lays. Forgotten to the world, it lays there, without any help and no one to pick it up.

I do not want my story to end like that. Thus, I have learnt to forgo faith and religion. Such breeds hope, and I don't want to be disappointed again. Over and Over again. So I depend on myself. It is safer that was. At least for me, it is.

We made it to the airport on time and quickly boarded the plane. The director hugged us goodbye, and we left for our new beginning.

We were off to Mexico. The most dangerous place in the world.

As soon as entered the plane, we were taken to first class. I was surprised. Aren't we supposed to be flying in commercial? Well, in any case, this was unexpectedly pleasant. My first time on a plane, and I was flying in first class. This was too good to be true. This felt amazing. Kimberly also looked like she just won the lottery. I just laughed at her expression and went to find my sit.

There were not a lot of people there. No surprise since first class was expensive and all, but for the school to do this for us was so unexpected. We knew they were rich, but this is surprising.

I thought was being lucky that day, but I never knew that the pleasant experience was only a show and the true intentions were about to be shown.

But for now, that memory was my last pleasant experience with Kim, and I will forever treasure it as such.