2. The First Day Of College

Laney.....

I came a week ago to Los Angeles, so that I can settle down comfortably. The very next day, I started hunting for part-time jobs. I can't believe that I was so lucky that I got hired in 2 places. I thought it would be hard finding job without any experiences. It was hard to hired by the reputed restaurant in the city. But my hard work and dedication helped me to conquer it. And I am happy for it. And getting hired by Mrs. Prior was too easy. She was warm and comforting, which made me confident in the interview.

I started working from the very next day I was hired. I thought it would be easy but it's not. But it doesn't matter because I'm happy. It makes me happy to see others happy.

Today is the first of my college. So, as soon as, I got to the cafe I informed Mrs. Prior that I would be leaving 5 to 10 minutes early. I thought she would snap but she said "Okay" warmly. I was nervous, what would it be like? Because, no kidding, I am about to attend the lecture in the best university of California.

Mrs. Prior sensed my nervousness and asked "Is something bothering you?"

I was too deep in my thoughts when she asked, so I said "pardon?"

She smiled and asked again "Are you bothered by something?"

I smiled and said "No. I am fine."

"Really, are you? Because you are making funny faces since morning." She said in an amused tone.

"Actually, today is the first day of my college. So, I am quite nervous." I said nervously.

"Oh my, you don't have to be nervous because I know you will do good. Just be yourself." She said encouragingly.

"Thanks, Mrs. Prior." I said gratefully.

"Oh, your welcome. But I think you should get going. It's almost 10. See" she said pointing her finger on her wrist watch.

"Oh shit. Yes, thanks for reminding me as well as for encouraging me." I said and hugged her tight before leaving. I felt home when she hugged me back. It almost reminded me of Ms. Gray. I held my tears from flowing freely on my cheeks. Somehow I backed away from her, said goodbye and left before she saw the tears in my eyes. Because I know she would get worried. Somehow, we have grown close to each other in a short period of time.

It was not the first time I was looking at the huge campus of my university because the day I came to Los Angeles and into this campus, I toured the whole campus but then too I can't stop gazing the structure of it. It is magnificent. I shook my head to wake myself up from the spell which was casted by my university campus. Weird, I know. I made my way hurriedly to the class where my first lecture was about to take place. I thought I had gotten late. But I was not, and it slightly relieved me. I sat on an empty bench which was in the middle of the class. I was busy taking out books and notes that I would need for the lecture. That's when someone tapped my shoulder. I turned to see who it was. It was a gorgeous man in his mid twenties.

He smiled and said " Hey. I'm Sam Redcliff. Would you mind if I share this seat with you?"

"No, I wouldn't. Please." I made place for him.

"And by the way, I'm Laney Hart." I said with a warm smile.

"Hmm, Laney. It's a nice name." He said with a mischievous smirk on his face.

"Thanks. Are you flirting with me right now?" I said in a suspicious voice.

"No. Not at all. I was just having fun. Nothing serious." He said in a serious tone.

As we were speaking the professor entered the class and the lecture started.

After the class ended I was packing my bag to go to the next lecture, when he asked "so literature major, huh?"

I said yes cheerful. He said "Me too" in reply.

I asked him " Really?"

He said "yes" with a bemused smile.

He said " Goodbye. See you tomorrow" and took off.

He is an amazing person. And a good student as well. He was quite funny as well. The whole time during the lecture, he was speaking about the topics that the professor has already taught and how he was my senior. And how he is my friend from toady.

Oh My God. I really like him.

As a friend .

It was an amazing day. A day I made my first friend in a while. My only friend was Luke, with whom I grew up in the orphanage. But he left me behind in the orphanage to fulfill his dream. I don't resent him. Not at all. It feels like there is someone whom I can call my friend again.

Maybe, I can.

Maybe.......