Sophia p.o.v
"Can you please hurry up, you don't want to be late on your first day of school right?" Yelled my mom from downstairs.
"Am coming mom, just a second " I yelled back as I finally put my hijab on.
I looked at myself in the dressing mirror and then wore my glasses which made me look like a nerd even though I am but I don't usually wear it unless am reading or looking at the board.
Finally I left my room and ran downstairs where I saw my mom furiously tapping her foot on the floor and glaring at me.
"What am here aren't I?" I asked ignoring her angry face.
"Seriously Sophia, how many times do I have to remind you that you're a grown up and should now how to be on time" she said as she walks behind me as we leave the house.
"I know that mom, time is money " I said knowing she would say it any time.
"How did you know I was going to say that?" She asked as she sat on the driver seat.
"You always remind me that whenever I am late even if it's a minute "
"You're right I hope you don't think that am being hard on you sweetheart "
"I know that mom, but sometimes it's so irritating so can you please stop saying that am a grown up girl and I know how to spend time and besides I have always been perfect haven't I? I asked her.
"You're so right, I guess am not ready to let you go and besides I love how close we are but at the same time I have to let you live your life as long as you won't forget you have a mom right?" She teased.
"How could I? When I have the best mom in the world you're the reason I am who I am today and for that don't forget we have plans for this summer so I don't plan on ditching you so no worries ok?"
"Ok, just remember Ian here whenever you feel like talking about anything"
After hours of driving we reached our destination, Harvey Mudd college one of the most expensive universities in the state.
I got out of the car and I could see many students walking inside the school accompanied by their parents. But since I had started a year ago I didn't think I wanted my mom to come with me.
"Are you all set ?" She asked as she hand me over my box which had some of my school equipments. I looked around then spotted a familiar face it was Martha my former roommate. She seemed excited and she ran past me and I couldn't call her.
So I turned and looked at my mom who was standing near her car.
"Mom why are you looking at me like that, its just five months and we will have a quality time together " I assured her.
She hugged me and got in her car and drove off. I walked back to my dorm as I greeted some of my friends at the corridor.
When I got to my room, I used my key card to open the door and then saw that my roommate wasn't there. So I put my things on my side which was on the right side of the room.
I then made myself a cup of hot chocolate with cookies that was on the shelf. And enjoyed the time alone in the room. Until I remember that I saw my former roommate Martha.
Flashback
When I first started college Martha happened to be my roommate, she was sweet and always there to help me when I needed help.
We would spend time together and have fun like any other teenagers do. Sometimes we would invite each other to places and also have sleepovers.
One time we went on a vacation in Hawaii and we had a blast. I then saw how different we were, she would always get to be invited to some expensive parties while I declined as I didn't want to do things that aren't lawful in my religion.
As a Muslim, it wasn't excepted one to drink, and do things that are forbidden but it's not like everyone does it. But I was a strict Muslim and I didn't want to destroy my life.
When we came back to school, martha had completely changed, sometimes she would miss school, go to parties and even bring boys to our room.
I got pissed off for her carelessness and I completely ignored her for days if not months.
One time, I came to the room and I was focusing on my book and not realizing that she had a guy on her bed and they were making out.
When she saw me, she pushed the guy and tried to cover herself.
I shook my head in disbelief, I couldn't believe what I just witnessed, I knew she changed but this one is too much.
I glared at the guy who was sitting next to her and yelled at him to get out which he did without looking back.
"Seriously martha,have you lost your mind?" I asked as I looked around the room and saw bunch of whiskey bottles lying down.
"What's your problem Sophia, you seemed to be meddling your nose where it doesn't belong" she said putting on her shirt.
"For real martha, am trying hard to understand you and what suddenly changed ever since we came from the trip you've been acting weird" I said.
"You know what you're right, I have changed and to top it off I would like you to leave me the hell alone and get out" she yelled.
"So, you want to kick me out all am trying to do is to make sure you are all right but clearly you don't want me here"
"Yes,yes you're so right, I want you to leave and never show me your face ever again"
I didn't say anything but stormed out, tears running down my cheeks. I slammed the door and left the dorm.
I tried to make myself busy by reading books in the library and then prayed. It was the only way to make myself calm down.
It was by eight when I returned to the dorm and found martha, she got up from her bed and walked towards me but I ignored her.
I went to the kitchen and made myself some coffee and then sat on my bed.
"Hey sophie, I want yo apologize the way I talked to you and I had no right to do that am really sorry " she said and I could see how sincere she was.
"Its ok,you're right,I shouldn't interfere in your life, all I want was to be your friend and be like the way we used to"
We patched things up but at the same time I made up my mind, I decided to change the room without her knowing.
Before we left for winter season, I left the key card on the counter with a note thanking her.
End of flashback
Here I am in a different room with another roommate, after I finished my snack, I stood next to the window,I looked down and saw a Muslim girl, I was happy.
Finally I had someone who is also a Muslim, she was hugging a woman whom I assumed was her mom.
The next day, at the cafeteria it was lunch time and I was sitting in a group with some friends including martha, just because I changed my room didn't mean I ended our friendship.
We still hang out, this time she has changed even though am not sure why I suspect it. She then introduced her the girl whom I saw the other day, her name was samra.
She came and sat next to me, I was too excited that I ended up inviting her to join me on Friday prayer which she declined.
I didn't know why, but I didn't push it so I let it be hopefully I get to know soon maybe am judging her too quick...