Separate Worlds

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Zye

"Hurry up Zyion, ya move so sloh! You haffe catch de bus to dah airport, because me car is down bwoy. I swear, I don't undastand yal. Ya head so hard man. Hurry up for him fe leave!" My mother rushed me as I quickly headed towards to the door.

"Okay mommy, me love you ah daddy dem. Meh call you when me reach da airport." I kissed her as she smiled, then showed me.

"Alright babeh be safe, me love you too. Me proud of you!" She waved as I entered the taxi and relaxed against the seat. I'm finally leaving for college, and headed to the United States. I've never traveled there before, so this a new experience for me. I've only travelled to the other Caribbean islands like Barbados and the Bahama islands, but I feel like I'm gonna be happier once I'm over there, for multiple reasons...like freedom and to fulfill my dreams of being and Artist. It's my passion.

My whole room is filled with my art. Everything from drawings, paintings, clothes (not anymore though) and other types of objects I collect. If I can dream it, I can bring it to life. My family called me,"the gifted one", because I'm the only one of parents children, that's ever gonna be someone in life. I know, harsh right?My family is very judgemental.

But I'm planning to leave all that behind once I leave from Jamaica, then fly to the land of opportunities. Secretly my new home. My family thinks I'm returning back home, but I can't.

I know for a fact that if I return home after my studies, I won't be happy. Im just gonna be giving fake smiles and hide my true feelings...Just like before.
I guess you can say I'm sort of an empath, I put everything and everyone before myself, and don't think or want anything in return. You could be strait from the gully, or live in the high luxury mountains, I'll treat you with the love and respect of a normal human being should give.

"Alright sir, we here." I nodded and payed him, then walked into the busy airport.
The lady welcomed me with a beautiful smile and gave me directions to board the airplane to America/ LAX, I knew her from somewhere.

"Have fun Zyion, it's really nice there. The sun is also a killer at that side." I knew I know her. I forgot her name though.

"No problem man, the sun dont bother me. Me love it." Laughed as she shewed me away.
I walked to the gate and did all of my check ups and scans, then I walked to my seat.

I was mentally rejoicing in my head that I was finally leaving. It all seems so surreal. I guess this is what you a man? I'm pretty sure I'm missing something there, but it's a start.

After a while the plane started moving and we were in the air, headed to LA, the city of the Angels.
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I was wide awake and listening to my reggae tunes as we landed safely. "Thank you Jah Almighty for helping me and the passengers land safely, amen."

I walked off the plane with my bags in hand and continue to baggage claim, where I collected my bags. I couldn't stop smiling, I'm finally here after 13 years of wanting to be away from Jamaica.

"Damn.." I said while rubbing my stomach. I haven't eaten since this morning, and it's 3 going on 4oclock.
".. Go gotta find da food court."

After a couple of seconds of looking i found it. I ordered two burgers and a sprite soda. I was surprised it didn't cause me $30 for this food. Back in Jamaica it would had cost me a whole body for this meal.

I was just enjoying my meal all until I felt a wet substance dropped onto shoulder, a boy it was cold.
"Oh god I'm so sorry! Please let me help you, I swear to god I'm so dang clumsy. I'm really, really, really sorry about this, I can pay you to get a new shirt-wait..." He said pulling out his wallet as I stopped him by resting my hand on his.

"Calm down boy it's okay, accidents happen right? Just direct me to where the bathrooms are located." I said smiling at him as his face reddened.

What a cute one he is, huh?
He nodded while dropping his head and headed in the direction of the bathrooms. He's a shy one too.

When we reached the bathrooms he stopped and turned to me,"thanks for accepting my apologies it really was an accident." I nodded and watched him as he retreated.

He was a true work of art. I shook my head and walked over to the sink and pulled at some tissue on the side of the wall. I would use the dryer but I hated it.

"Uuumm, hi again sir- "
" It's Zyion, call me Zye for short." I interupted him smirking and holding out my hand.

He stared at it for a while and smiled back at me "I'm Lenox, nice to meet you...I would just like to give you this for my troubles. It's only a hundred, please take it. I won't feel good if you don't accept it, pleeeease." He begged me as I chuckled a bit, I'm starting to like this little guy.

I got the perfect idea" how bout dis, make it up to me? Show me around a bit? It won't be a problem right?" I asked as he blushed.

"No that's a great idea.., yeah, then we can buy you your shirt back! You ready to go now?" He asked me as I kicked the paper towel in the garbage bin. Perks of playing soccer.

"I'm ready, let's go." I grabbed my luggage and followed him out the bathrooms and out into the LA afternoon.

Fresh Start.