Chosen

Getting to know ya

      We make our way out to the parking lot and my mom points to which one our car is. I put my suitcase in the trunk and hop in the third row, next to Grayson. Ethan and Cam sit in the second row while my parents sit in the front. "So, Sophia, here's the plan for today. We are going to go eat lunch, then go home. We will get you all set up and comfortable, ok?" My mom says. She has the sweetest voice and the most calm tone you could ever imagine. "That sounds great. I just wanted to thank you, all of you, again for letting me be apart of your family. I appreciate you so much and I'm so thankful." I say, tearing up a little bit. "Aw, sweetie, you're so sweet. We love you." My mom says, and my dad nods and Grayson hugs me. Cam and Ethan reach back and hold out their hands saying "high five little sis!" What did I do to deserve such a loving family?

     We pull up to the restaurant and walk inside. I've never been, but I heard of it from one of the girls back at the orphanage. It's called "The Cheesecake Factory." The walls are beautiful and the ceiling has super cool designs on it. I'm in awe as I wonder my way over to the cheesecake display. There are so many good-looking cakes that I just want to dive right into. "Dolan, party of six?" I hear a waitress call. I go back over to my family and we walk behind the waitress to our booth.

     I slide next to Cam and Ethan sits next to me. The waitress puts down our menus and says "Hello everyone, my name is Elizabeth, I'll be your server today. Can I get you all something to drink?" Elizabeth. That was my birthmothers name. "Can I just have a water, please?" I say. "Sure thing, princess." Elizabeth says. My birthmother used to call me princess. I started fidgeting with my fingers and hung my head low. The waitress went to get our drinks, so it was only my family and I. "Hey Soph, are you okay?" My dad says. "Oh, um, yeah I'm fine. I'm really sorry, I'm not meaning to be rude." I say, concerned. "Oh no, sweetie, you aren't rude at all. We just wanted to make sure everything was okay." My mom says as the thoughts of my birthmother start to disperse. I regain the smile on my face.

I really don't know much about my new family, so I decided to ask, "If you guys don't mind, I'd like to know more about you!!" My dad smiles and says "Of course!!! Cam, why don't you go first." I look over at Cam and she says "ok, well, let's see. I'm 19 years old, I love to travel and hang out with my friends, and I'm addicted to my phone." I laugh and point to Grayson. "What about you?" He smiles and says "well, my name is Grayson." Cam rolls her eyes and Ethan says "Bro, she already knew that." I just laugh, enjoying how loving and kind they all are with each other. "Oh yea, sorry. Well I'm 16 years old, I love making vines and YouTube videos, and playing sports." Ethan says. "That's literally the exact same for me!" Grayson replies. "You guys are so cool, I'm so lucky to be related to you!!" I exclaim. "Well, thanks!!" They all say. I don't think life could get any better. I've never been happier.