Everything I Never Said

I N T R O D U C T I O N

AUGUST 16, 2008

My plane landed; I was so nervous that I took the hand of the flight attendant escorting me through the airport. She gave it a gentle, yet reassuring, squeeze. All of the adults hustle around, pulling their kids and suitcases behind them. I am just looking for my name on a sign because that's what I was told I was looking for. I was craning my neck while the lady lead me through the crowd. Suddenly I spot it...

'Shaelynn Faith'

Tears brim my eyes as I look up and see them. A small blonde woman with a larger mans arm around her shoulder two boys accompanied them one with brown hair and the other with dirty blonde hair. There they are. The Horans, my new family. I give a final squeeze to the lady and smile at her as I walk over.
"Hi Shaelynn, I'm Maura" Her accent is thick and will take some getting used to, but I like it. "This is my husband Bobby, my oldest son Greg, and our youngest Niall. We are the Horans."
"Hello, I'm Shaelynn Faith.." I say weakly, still shocked that I am being adopted by them. They all give me welcoming smiles.
"Let's get your bags, and go home. Okay sweetheart?" Mr. Horan asks me. I nod excitedly. I am finally home. We not home, they talked to me in the car. I sat between Niall and Greg because I was the smaller one, and before I knew it we were home. I felt more welcomed during the car ride that went too quickly than I ever had in my life. Maura and Bobby made dinner while Niall, Greg, and I did some sibling bonding while playing UNO. We all ate once Maura called us to the table. We ate and talked and laughed. Conversation died down as my eyelids grew heavier.
"Shaelynn, would you like us to show you to your room?" Asked Niall volunteering Greg as well. I gave a sleepy smile and nodded. I took a deep breath grabbing my plate, and placing it in the sink. I walk back to the table and look at Maura and Bobby.
"Thank you for everything.. Mrs... Mom and dad" I hear her gasp and see her hand grab dad's under the table. I follow Niall and Greg to my room. It isn't very big but the white walls, light grey bedspread, and touches of burgundy made it even more beautiful than I could've imagined. I was home.

AUTHOR'S NOTE

This is just the intro and I will try to get other chapters out quickly, but I cant make any promises. This story will contain mature content and language, so if you're not into that please just be aware. If y'all are enjoying the story please let me know. Thank you so much :)