I never thought that in my entire existence I would be moving to a whole different country, I mean this is a big step for me and a lot to think about and take all in. I wish that things could have been different and I got the chance to take my whole family but it's only going to be just me, all alone in a new environment, new people, new everything. I should be excited for a new fresh start but in all honesty I'm scared. My mom acts like she's okay with it by saying

"You won't be all alone, your aunt is there whenever you need her", since she lives where I'll be moving tomorrow and making that place my new 'home'.

Tonight is the night where I'm doing my final preparations before I catch my flight tomorrow early in the morning. Packing is a lot of work if you think about and this might sound weird but I'm already homesick just by thinking about how my life is about to change very soon. I should be grateful because not many students get the chance to earn a scholarship and get everything handed to them for free and all they have to do is show up, study and and ace every tests and exams.

" Sweetie? are you done packing or do you need some help? ", shouted my mum from the kitchen.

We live in a small house that only has five rooms, three bedrooms ,living room, bathroom and kitchen, that's if we count the kitchen as a room. It's a decent life if I may say so myself since we can pretty much afford all the needs and some wants. I had a normal childhood like every kid and in my opinion mine was the best since we would play outside unlike kids nowadays who can't go by a second without their iPad, 'kids'.

" I'm fine mom, I'm almost done with everything ", I sighed as I looked at the mess I still need to organize and put away.

I could hear someone chuckling behind me and I knew who that annoying sound came from. " I told you to leave me room 10 minutes ago and you're still here hoarding my room like all these clothes on the floor ", I said all frustrated by his presence

I have a little brother who's starting his first year in highschool but still acts and behave like a little kid, even kindergarten children behave better than him. Me and him are pretty close but like every other sibling we fight a lot and in my defense it's because he can be really bothersome, just like right now.

" I'm not even doing anything besides chilling on your bed and minding my own business ", he shrugged his shoulders and pretended as if I'm not there just to piss me off even more than I'm already am right now.

" Argh, just get out before I throw you out myself ", I threw him with the hoodie I picked up from the floor. I just want to get over and done with everything and get some sleep

He brushed it off and continued to use his phone, ignoring my presence in general. I should be focusing my energy on something else, like to finish packing. I got everything that I needed, from toiletry, essentials, clothes and shoes. Since I'll be moving into a dorm I have nothing to worry about when I get there because everything will be covered for such as food, place to stay, transport and study material. 

After what seemed like forever, I was done and I could relax now. I was about to get on my bed when I heard my mum calling me and my brother. I got up and went to the kitchen to see what is happening in there and soon my little brother followed right behind me. 

" I want us to have a meal together as a family before you say Goodbye to us ", she said in a low tone. It sounded like she was upset but had to put a fake smile on her face for my sake. Thinking about it and seeing the look on her face make me want to cry but I know deep down everyone is rooting for me and keeping me in their prayers too.

She started placing plates on the table for us, " Come on, let's all side down and eat this lovely meal that I prepared. ", as she pulled out her chair to sit down and we did the same shortly after.

" I wish Dad was here with us before I live ", I sighed and looked at the family picture frame hanged in the middle next to our dinning area. It would not be the same without him here to say Goodbye to me and knowing I won't be able to see him for months now or even a year.

" I'm sure your Dad is proud of you wherever he is and we should be happy for his sake. I want you to know how proud I am of you.". Just hearing that from her is more than enough to fill me with courage and not disappoint her.

" Your brother will be following in your footsteps, right Damon ", she said with a proud smile and cheerful eyes. My brother just huffed a 'yes mom' and dished out for himself. We ended the conversation right there and started dishing out too. The room was quiet and only the sound of the radio playing in the back can be heard and also Damon's loud chewing since he chews like a cow and I keep telling him that he continues like that and doesn't learn proper table manners he won't have a girlfriend.

The silence was broken as we heard a knock from the door. I looked at my mom thinking that maybe she might have a visitor coming tonight since I'm not expecting anyone. I was about to get up to check who it is when my mum motioned for me to sit down and got up. We could hear the door opening and a deep voice was heard which sounded way too familiar. I could hear my mom saying " Come inside, you came just at the right time to join us for dinner "

I checked to see who it was and who I saw was the last person to ever cross my mind. " I thought I might drop in and say my farewell before you leave, Amanda ".