"I am so sorry!" Amanda rushes to the practice room with a fast heartbeat. Some of her classmates just looked at her then back to their practice.
"No, you're just on time Amanda. We are actually waiting for you because we just got a great news for you!" Jane excitedly said. Jane was also a rookie actress but due to some acting problems, she entered acting school.
"What? What is the news Jane?" curious Amanda said. She put her her bag to the floor and goes to Jane.
"I think it's better if you go to Ms. Anne's office and let her tell you. I am so happy for you bestie!" Jane said and goes back to practice.
Amanda just nodded and went out of the room. She walks up to the end of the corridor where the office Ms. Anne, her mentor, was located. When Amanda reached the office, she knocked twice before entering. Lavender scented mist were smelled through out the room.
"Hmm lavender scented room, are you that happy Ms. Anne?" Amanda said. She looked at ms. Anne's table ang she was surprised to see that no one is there. "Ms. Anne?" she called out.
She looked at the whole room to see no one so she decided to go back. But when she turned around, Ms. Anne was already at her back holding a confetti popper. Ms. Anne popped it said "Congratulations Amanda! You passed the first level of your auditions in Shanghai!"
Surprised face was written in Amanda's face and she couldn't even open her mouth! Finally! she thought. She really want to go back to Shanghai and see her adoptive parents but she don't want to come back with no project.
"I've arranged your ticket and your accomodation while you're there. But if you want to go straight to your parents home, I can cancel your accomodation" Ms. Anne quickly goes to her table to get something. "I've also arranged the management that will take care of you in there. Here it is," she handed an envelope that consists of her ticket and the management contract.
"Oh! I will get the accomodation fee if it is on a five-star hotel!" Amanda joked. Ms. Anne laughed and excitedly said "Well it is close to a five star hotel but I saw your apartment online and it is magnificent! I've also researched that the builders of it are on the top builders of China!"
"Hmm that sounds good. Sure, I'll take the apartment!" Amanda beamed. As much as she wants to stay at her adoptive parents' home, she just get used to living alone.
"Hmm if that's what you want then sure. I'll just ready the contract for you to sign and you can take a day off so that you can prepare your things!" Ms. Anne said as she was typing on her computer.
"And you're gonna leave tomorrow at 5pm so have the best night of your life later" Ms. Anne added that makes Amandaa little sad. "Don't be sad Amanda I'll visit you when I have the time. I promise!" Ms. Anne said that makes Amanda a little happy.
After the signing of contract, Amanda got back to her apartment and start packing. After living in America for 3 years, she finally got the results of her hard work. She was also very excited to surprise her parents.
After hours of packing, Amanda got tired and lay down on her bed. She texted Jane if she wants to celebrate and luckily Jane said yes. Jane also said that she will bring Jacob, a close classmate to Amanda and Jane. Amanda replied with an 'ok' then sent her the details of the said celebration. After hitting 'send', Amanda quickly got up and get dressed. Good thing she haven't packed her casual clothes yet so she didn't have a hard time changing up.
Amanda chose a restobar that is just a few blocks away from her and Jane's. Amanda chose to walk instead of calling a cab because it is much cheaper plus she can see the view of America for the last time. As she arrives at the restobar, the resto don't have much customers so she got the freedom to choose the best spot. She also ordered some snacks and drinks while waiting for Jane and Jacob.
"Hey girl!" Jane said to her and take a seat. "Hi Amanda, I've got something for you. A little remembrance of America," Jacob said and gave Amanda a small box. Amanda opened a box and took a little keychain. It is designed like a book that can be opened.
"I know it's a little small and cheap. But open it, you will be surprised" Jacob smiled and looked at Amanda. Amanda opened it and saw a picture. It was her, Jane and Jacob on their most ugliest photo that Jacob took. Jane took a peak at the picture then later laughed.
"Pfft. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I remembered this was our most happiest time because we finished the role play act! hahahahaha!" Jane burst ou laughing. Amanda chuckled and thanked Jacob. Amanda also signalled the server to seve the foods that she ordered. They started eating and drinking.
In the middle of their happy time. Jane start crying. Amanda knew that Jane was drunk so she didn't mind it 'cause she was used to it.
"I will really miss you Amanda. Seriously! I was your only friend!" Jane starts wailing. Amanda and Jacob were startled and were anxious because Jane was making a scene!
"Yeah, I will miss you to Jane but I think you're saying it a little to loud and scandalous," Amanda whispered to Jane's ear. Good thing Jane got a hold of herself so she quiet down and apologized to the people who she disturbed.
Since they've finished eating, Amanda thought that it was time to go especially for Jane that needs to rest. Everyone agreed to it and Jacob suggests that they will walk Jane back first to her apartment then back to Amanda's.
"Sure, let's just walk since our apartments are just close to this restobar. Jane can still walk right?" Amanda asked and looked at Jane who was outside the bathroom waiting for her turn.
"Yeah, she looks er-fine," Jacob said. Amanda nodded and lazily waited for Jane. She looked at her phone and saw the time was 10:35 p.m.
"I guess we should take cab. I know Jane's curfew and if we walk she will be closed down. And knowing Jane, she don't have enough money to check-in to a hotel," Amanda worrriedly said.
"Yeah, I think you're right. Imma just gonna hail a cab outside. Just stay here and wait for Jane 'cause it's cold outside."
Jacob went out and as Amanda was waiting for Jane, Amanda thought that leaving America will be easy but she was wrong. She felt like this is her second home after leaving China. She will miss the streets that she used to walk or run when going to school. She will miss her friends and most specially Ms. Anne.
"Hey! Amanda! Are you sleeping already! Hello!?" Jane shouted at Amanda's ear. Amanda didn't know that she was drowned in her thoughts that she forgot the she was waiting for Jane!
"I am so sorry! Let's go outside! Jacob isprobavly waiting for us," Amanda took Jana's hnd and pulled her outside.
Jacob is already at the cab so the girls just went in. They're first stop is on Jane's apartment because she was in a hurry because of the curfew. As soon as they arrive at Jane's apartment, Jane hugged Amanda so tightly and bid some goodbyes. They cried but it stopped soon when the landlady of the apartment yelled at Jane.
The second stop is at Amanda's. Jacob bid goodbye to Amanda and left. Now Amanda is now alone on the cold street of her apartment. She sighed ang got in. She packed all her stuff which is only two luggages because her other stuffs will be sent by Ms. Anne by seas.
After packing, Amanda washd her face and ready her night routine before laying down to her bed and sleep. As she finished with her routine, tiredness came to her and that's where she decided to sleep.
-The next day-
BZZT! BZZT! BZZT!
10 a.m.
Amanda's Alarm rang and she quickly got up. She ate breakfast and took a hot bath. She wants to be early in the airport so she cannot be late. She took her luggage and got down the elevator. She left her keys at the reception with a note to Ms. Anne and left the apartment. She hailed a cab to the airport and when she got there, she was super early. Good thing that Ms. Anne booked her a first class seat so there will be a lounge that she will rest onto. She bought a meal for her before checking in.
She checked-in the airport and quickly goes to the lounge area to rest. She also told the receptionist there that she will just take a nap and to not disturb her while napping and only disturb her when the plane is already boarding. After 2 hours of sleeping, she woke up and sips a black coffee while waiting. She also called her friends and telling them their goodbyes. The call just stopped when she heard this.
"Flight NY3749 will be boarding soon! Please ready your things as first class goes in! Thank you!"
Amanda sighed and thought 'this is really it! Goodbye America!'.
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Hi everyone! I hope you liked my story! I'm also sorry for the redundant words and wrong grammar! Still reviewing the grammars! Thank you so much!
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