I cant believe its Monday already, can I even do this thing? Maybe i'm being over ambitious, I mean I can totally cancel college till next year, this is what normal people would do right? but when have I ever been normal, I sighed. what am I even doing, I asked myself as I stared at my reflection in the mirror, why on earth am I wearing makeup, I tried to wipe some off with some face wipes, I mean i'm walking with crutches for God's sakes, it doesn't even makes sense, in fact none of this makes sense. I dropped the wipes on the dresser and moved away from the mirror trying to get myself together, blinking away tears. after a lot of breathing in and out I finally decided to head to the dining area for breakfast.
"Good morning my baby", mom greeted me, "oh you look so pretty" she cheered on "I made your favorite pancakes, here let me serve you" mom tried adjusting my chair.
"Thanks mom" I giggled trying to sound excited when deep down I was battling a nervous breakdown.
"Morning mom, Morning Dad" I greeted,
"If it isn't my warrior princes" Dad chimed in, "how was your night?" dad asked.
"Fine, I slept like a baby"
I lied, I didn't even sleep at all, I kept thinking about school, all the negative attention i'l be getting, the stares, and the questions am definitely going to be bombarded with.
"Eat before it gets cold" mom advised
"yes mom" I answered as I picked up my fork and took a bite, no kidding this is the best pancake in the whole world, I should just forget everything and enjoy this deliciousness, I decided as I closed my eyes, paying attention only to my taste buds.
We arrived at school just in time for my first class, My brother Alex insisted on taking me. After the whole incident, everyone is just treating me like a priceless artifact, as if I wasn't taken good care of before. Anyways I am glad he brought me to school, else I didn't know how to gather the courage and get out of the car.
I tried moving but not a singe muscle moved, and I began to weigh my options, maybe resuming school really wasn't a good idea, I thought to my self as I shut my eyes.
"We can go home you know, you don't have to do this" Alex said, as if reading my mind, I swallowed and just shook my head,
"I know it must be hard and if you can't do this everyone will totally understand" he assured me.
I nodded and opened the car door
"I can do this", I said trying to convince Alex and my self, I plastered a smile on my face
"you sure Avery?"
"Sure" I said back,
"okay" He helped me out and handed me my crutches,
"call me on the slightest urge to go home okay"
"okay" I answered and waved Alex good bye.
"I had an accident and am healing" I kept reciting the story I am supposed to tell if anyone asked, I was lost in my thoughts when I bumped into something, scratch that, its a someone, shit, "I'm sorry" I quickly apologized,
"uhh its fine, are you alright?" He stammered, "yeah am fine" I answered as I avoided looking at him,
"okay, do you need help" he asked with concern
"no thanks" I said and finally met his gaze, and my oh my was he handsome. he was wearing a very beautiful smile, one of the brightest smiles i've seen, I noticed his heavy jaw, brown eyes, same as mine, and his hair brunette which is my hair color too, he is incredibly tall, about 6.2 feet, whilst i was a 5.4.
"Okay be careful"
He advised, and that brought me back from my thoughts, I suddenly felt some heat crawling up my cheeks, it felt very embarrassing so I quickly left awkwardly to my class. I fought the urge to look back and see him again, and tried to occupy my thoughts with what am about to face.
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To My readers
Thank you for reading this far. I am babe, the author of Roses. I chose to write this book as a break from all the cliches and the everyday unrealistic love stories every where, life isn't a bed of roses, so how about something we can all relate to in one way or the other. The build up may be slow and a little boring at first but i assure you it gets intriguing real soon, so buckle up as you experience how Avery deals with different complications in all realms of life; Health, family, friends, love and life goals.
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Roses
Non-FictionAvery never had life easy, she is constantly trying to fight through one complication or the other, however its said that, there is always light at the end of the tunnel, but will there be light at the end of hers? and if yes, Could she pull through...
