BEEP BEEP BEEP
"Arghh" i groaned as i turned over to put an end to the excruciatingly loud blare of my alarm clock. Hitting the button on the top of my clock ever so gracefully (sarcasm), I roll over on my back and stare at the ceiling for a good five minutes thinking, ' why me? Oh Lord, why? It all ended so quickly'. I was referring to my amazing school holiday of doing absolutely nothing with my life. It was pure bliss. Now, here I am seeking solace from my bed, instead of going to get ready for the notorious first day of hell.
"Amara, get your lazy ass out of bed!" My older sister Afia so kindly yelled from outside my bedroom. "Don't tell me what to do" I quietly mumbled to myself as I got off my bed, reaching for my glasses. Then heading to my shower, I immediately turn on the hot water to give it ample time to actually be hot. I stepped aside and stripped down into my underwear. Walking over to my full length mirror, I look as the almond shaped, dark brown orbs stare back at me. Letting out a sigh, I continue to gaze over my facial features. I had plump lips, my mom always said I had kissable lips, the memory of my mother making me smile slightly. I grazed my fingers along my arm admiring my smooth chocolate brown skin. I had a good sized nose, almost a cute round shape, yeah i liked my nose. Now looking at my body, which I had been just a little insecure about. I stand at 1.73m (5 feet 8 inches), which is considered "tall" and had a pear/hourglass shape, which most women in my family were blessed with. "Thank goodness it's my final year" I said to myself, turning and heading into the now warm water of my shower. I stood under the cascading water, allowing the warmth of the water relax my muscles. " What a satisfying feeling" i thought.
Finally done in the bathroom, I stroll over to my dressing table in my room and do my makeup, if mascara and a little bit of foundation counts as "doing makeup". I run my hands through my short black pixie cut hair, " what am i going to do with you?" I ask myself. I decided to just straighten it. After a good ten minutes of almost burning my scalp, I was content with my work.
I decided to wear a plain maroon halter neck t-shirt and black high waisted jeans which had rips at the knees and my black Stan Smiths. 'Oh so hipster! All I need now is a Polaroid and shades' I thought as i finished putting on my ring that i got from my dad and a crystal gem necklace. When I was done making my bed and "cleaning" my room I headed down stairs
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"Hi, mamma," i rush over to greet my mom with a kiss on the cheek. I haven't seen my parents much since they are always on business trips or working till late.
"Morning, my angel, how are you? I've missed you"
" Good, kinda nervous about school," I said smiling brightly. I loved when I had her undivided attention. And she made pancakes for breakfast! Best mom ever, heck yeah.
"You have nothing to be nervous about, sweetie, it will be a great year you'll see." she winked at me.
" We can only hope," I said looking at the clock, shit I'm going to be late. " Mom?"
"Yeah?" she said while taking a sip of her coffee.
"Will I find you here? I mean, will you be home when I get back?" my heart picked up pace a little bit, because I really wanted her to say yes, but who am I kidding.
"Oh Amara, come here," she embraced me into a warm motherly hug," You know how hectic work is right now and your father needs me by his side to assist with these crazy business deals. As soon as this deal in Dubai is settled, your father and I were thinking we could all go on a family holiday."
"Really?" i asked getting kinda excited.
" Yes, really, it was supposed to be a surprise but I couldn't hide it much longer. Now get to school young lady" she giggled trying to be stern.
