Humph!

The ride was quite an interesting one. The heavens blessed me with a cool mom. She is like an older version of me with Ashley's personality. The difference is, she's calm, way cooler and she's my mom.

We arrived home, had dinner, and retired to bed.

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I woke up this morning, did my morning routine, and went downstairs grinning from ear to ear.

It's my first official breakfast with my mom, words can't tell how excited I am.

It was quite an eventful breakfast.

Extravagant and generous. I could barely put my manners in check as I kept stuffing my mouth with the food my mom kept picking out for me.

The food was yummy and the small talks were lovely. I wonder how much fun it would be if my Dad was here too.

"Uhmm, Rave." My mum started.

I blushed at the thought of a pet name and looked at her expectantly.

But what do I know, good things don't last forever, I guess. My excitement was cut short when she told me she'd be going for LUSHIN's fashionista world tour.

I've barely spent enough time with her and I have to let her go again.

My eyes glazed with tears as a blinked rapidly to push them back.

Father had always told me not to cry over people's decisions. I didn't understand that because I've never had someone put me in that position but now I think I do.

One more extra thought on how to convince her, I might break down. If she decides not to go, I'll feel better but It'll ruin the once-in-the-blue-moon opportunity she got.

As much as I feel it isn't fair, I don't think it'll be fair to get in her way either. After all, it's her decision plus she seems excited about it and she's not to be blamed. It's a huge honor to get invited to LUSHIN's world tour as it only happens once in 4 years.

Although I'm sad I can't help but feel genuinely happy for her. After all, it's the reward for her hard work.

The breakfast ended rather fast as we were both filled.

She got me registered in a school before leaving and I just couldn't help being a little paranoid. I know I said a step into life but everything is happening at once and I don't know how or what to feel.

I wrote a few things in my diary, crashed on the bed, and had a dreamless sleep.

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Grey High School,

September 07,

5:30 am.

I sat under the oak tree fiddling with a fallen acorn as I listened to the wind whistling softly as it brushed past the drying leaves of the oak tree.

It is officially my second day here at Grey High School. I resumed yesterday and went through all the required procedures. I was given a tour around the school by a student called Jane. She is one of the few punctual students I think. She is nice, and friendly and lives a block away from my dorm block.

Apart from the extremely high walls, everything was pretty much standard and organized.

But then, there is the school gymnasium, it blew my mind. I have a standard gym in my house back at Maydawn but this is top-notch on another level. It is quite obvious that a lot of effort was put into this. It's extremely large and well-equipped. The other extracurricular rooms were so cool too. I was taken to my dorm, it's nice and spacious. I love the warm tone of the wall paint and the artistic work of lightning in the dorm. It's like a mini condo for four, really cool and aesthetic. I've not met any of my roommates since they haven't resumed.

Grey High School is a school created by two Mafia families. They are the largest and richest in their forte.

The Addams Family with their territory here in California and the Parkers with their territory in England. For unknown reasons, they partnered up to create Grey High. At first, it was more or less a training school, later they would arrange a competition between the California branch and the England branch every four years to prove whose mafia's territorial training was better. As years went by, Grey high became Grey High School. A school for the rich and strong, they train students to prepare them for the society.

There is a prestige that comes with the name "Grey High School " respect, protection, barrier, and of course sophistication.

The girl from yesterday was quite chatty but I admit, I would rather that than a boring 43 minutes. She was rather well-versed in the school's history.

This is a mafia school, I do not know if it is the same as a normal high school but I look forward to it.

I would not deny being sad at the moment. I have barely spent time with my mom and I have been dumped in a boarding school, so much for a new step into a new life.

I really miss my parents. I miss my mom and regret not asking her all the questions but that's not to worry much about since she'll be back in a few months. I remember the last pictures I took with my Dad too. I feel I'm a little selfish for having sus thoughts about their decision of putting me in a boarding school and both leaving the country. Okay, I'm beginning to overthink, it is high time I dropped this topic. I dropped the acorn after my little soliloquy and went to my dormitory.

Oh, one of the room's corners has three boxes in it but no one is in the room.

Was I excited to meet a new person? Heck yeah, I was.

I do hope we get along well.

I looked out the window, the sky seemed peaceful and calm. As peaceful and calm as I wanted my mind to be so I decided to go for a walk. Perhaps nature will share her calm with me.

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*a few days later*

The first week of resumption was not much, it was just the "settling down and getting things in order" week. I met my roommates already. Randolph Tatiana, Sheldon Grace, and Roberto Bianca. Tia has a bubbly personality, she was so welcoming and warm. I think she is my favorite at the moment, she reminds me of Ashley, I miss her already. Grace is nice but did not seem to talk much. Possibly because she hasn't gotten comfortable with me and there is Bianca who did not hide her dislike for me. She seemed annoyed that there was an extra presence in the room and she was not hiding it.

I have read a lot of books and watched a lot of series about mean girls and I love them. Yes, I love drama scenes but now that it is happening with myself involved in it, it is not enjoyable at all. I can not help but feel "not so comfortable" knowing my presence annoys someone I will be sharing a room with. Not that I care but it is rather stifling.

I'll just make sure to stay out of Bianca's way.

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"Hello girlllllls." Tia said in a sing-song tone as she sat on one of the bean bags at the center of the room.

"Hi Tia." I said, striding towards another bean bag with my book.

"Xup mama." Grace chipped in.

Yeah, Grace is a cool person, according to her she was being cautious with me last week because I was new and she didn't want to make me feel overwhelmed.

Anyone will be overwhelmed by the number of questions she asks at every slight chance.

She's an aspiring journalist so it's nothing strange.

"What book is that?" She asked.

"It's the same book from yesterday, just a different volume." I replied.

"You seem to really like mystery books and I have tons of recommendations." She said excitedly.

We talked about books and other things till dinner time.

Dinner was less awkward for me since my roommates were there, well all except Bianca.

Bianca has a clique of her own. They all looked happy talking about whatever they were talking about.

I suddenly miss Ashley and my next-door neighbors.

I'm anticipating our meeting again.

I'll be able to relate to more things they talk about and have a good time with them.

We left the dining hall, got prepared for the next day and went to bed.