Falling In Love With You

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Song: 7 Years - Lukas Graham

*Cara's POV*

Hi, my name is Cara Alexia Matthews. I'm 19 years old. I live in Massachusetts near the city in a small run down apartment. My mother died when I was just six years old. And I miss her everyday. My father is the only one I have right now. I was always bullied in school because I didn't look like everyone else. Growing up without mommy was hard. But I'm thankful that I have papa here by my side. My papa has been there for me through everything, he's my best friends, my only friend. Besides papa, the only thing I have is Luca. Luca is my stuffed dog that my mother made for me for my 3rd birthday. Having Luca beside me is like carrying a piece of mommy with me where ever I go. I know what your thinking, "Cara you're nineteen and you call your mother mommy", and yeah I still do and I always will. That was the only name I ever called her. And she always smiled when I did.

I graduated from Lowell High School not too long ago, and I plan to study psychology once I get to college. I got a full tuition scholarship to go to college. Growing up, papa always motived me to do well in school. He always told me stories about how smart mommy was. I was always on top of my classes and my teachers always had my back. It was tough being the lone girl at Lowell. Papa worked hard to get me to where I am now. Sometimes he works over time just to pay for my books. I know your asking about other family members, and yes I do have family. But they cut off papa and mommy because they did not approve of their marriage. Mommy was Arabian and Moroccan American. Her mother was Arabian and her father was Moroccan. Mommy had beautiful hazel grey eyes that twinkled whenever she smiled. My eyes were just like hers according to papa. Papa on the other hand is African American. Papa's parents grew up in England but moved to America, and got married.

Papa was devastated when mommy pasted away. He cried for weeks and told me not to worry because every little thing is going to be alright. Mommy's name was Noura. The last thing mommy told me was "Sweet Cara, my beautiful little princess. Don't be sad okay, because I love you. I'll still be with you. Remember Cara, don't listen to what ever hurtful thing they say about you. Prove them wrong, and violence is never the answer. One day, you will be very happy again. I love you Cara. Take care of daddy for me" from that day forward, I promised to keep my mothers words in my heart.

~4 Months Later~
"Cara! Are you done yet!? You have to get to campus soon!" Papa said as he paced around the house.

"Almost papa!"

"Ok little one, don't take too long now."

The drive to campus only took 45 minutes. It was a crisp sunny day in September. I can't believe that I'm officially a college student. After all those years of hard work, I finally proved them wrong. I made mommy proud. As we pulled up to the school, I took in the beautiful scenery that I will call home for the next four years. U Mass is a nice school that has everything on my checklist for a college. It's right in the heart of Boston. Right now, there's no place I'd rather be.

"Alright kiddo, it's time for you to cross the threshold to adulthood."

"Papa, thank you for everything. I could have made it this far without you." I sobbed

"Cara don't cry. You'll make me start crying too" he laughed "Hey, I didn't do it alone. You mother was there with you through everything too, ok princess?" he smiled "Oh and speaking of your mother, I have something for you" he took out a small velvet pouch and pulled out a cross necklace with three diamonds in its center

"Oh papa, it's beautiful!"

"Yes it is indeed. Your mother wore it on our wedding day. She wanted me to give this to you as a college gift."

"Thanks papa!" I said as I hugged him.

"Off you go Cara! See you soon! And be a social butterfly!"

I laughed "Bye papa!"
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I walked into the welcome center after papa left to pick up my schedule.
"Name?" asked an older student

"Cara Matthews"

"Alrighty........ here you go. Have fun and welcome to U Mass! My name is Marina by the way, and I can help you out if you need anything."

"Ok thanks Marina! See you around!"

Wow, I haven't even been on campus for 15 minutes and I already made a friend. I looked over my schedule. I had  English 101, Intro to Psychology, Political Science, and Athletic Training & Injuries 101. I smiled at my schedule and walked into Gorman Hall. My dorm is on the third floor and it's a double room. I opened up the door and saw a girl around my age dancing while listening to Justin Bieber's Sorry. She had wavy blonde hair with light brown high lights and blue eyes.
"OH MY GOSH! You frightened me!" she said with her hand over her chest

"Oh um, I'm sorry. I'm your roommate, Cara Matthews." I said as I tried to hold in my laugh

"Haha it's okay, I thought you were a guy" she laughed "I'm Madison Ruche. I wanted to decorate the room but I didn't want to get things you didn't like. But we can check out Bed Bath and Beyond® today if you want?"

"Yeah, okay lets go."

"But first lets get something to eat cause I'm starving!"

"You're funny, I like that" I told her as I slipped on my jacket

"I think we're going to get along just fine! Now let's go before the line gets too long!"

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