"Sis take care!" Will tearfully said, hugging Monica tight.
"I'll call you guys often.." Monica smiled kissing her mother's cheeks once more.
"Please take care of Maxy for me." She asked, while hugging her father.
"Of course." Her father replied, his eyes were shot red.
He obviously cried, mother as well.
"Go now, the lines long." Her father added.
"I'll be back." Monica tearfully said forcing a smile on her face.
"She looks like a tomato.." Will whispered to them as Monica's eyebrows began to cross.
"You'll get old if you do that!" He teased, wiping the tears off his face.
"Ugh! Stop teasing me!" Monica replied, pulling her luggage.
"Go." Her mother intervened.
Monica nodded with a smile on her face.
"Bye!" Monica waived pulling a cart full of boxes.
It was painful yet fulfilling. To let go of a child they lovingly nurtured for years.
Will placed both of his arms on top of his mother and father's shoulder.
As they saw Monica run further and further away from them.
"She's finally old enough for us to let go.." Her father sadly mumbled.
"Yeah, I only wish for her success." Will added with a bitter smile on his face.
"Now we need to maintain this peace until she returns." Her mother added, hugging her father tight.
Another secret of the two siblings was that Will also received a scholarship. Though the difference is that he chose to stay with their parents instead of fulfilling his dreams. And also to give his sister the opportunity to achieve her goals.
Truly an older brother to look up for..
Monica's POV
It was cold yet beautiful. This is probably a sign that i'm not in my home country anymore.
Minutes later i finally arrived in the place my brother bought through our earnings.
It was a typical home but the difference is that i'm the only one living in it.
It was cold, empty and nothing like home.
I missed home for the first time.
Homesickness perhaps? I laughed, pulling my bags inside.
*Creek
The house has basic furnitures like bed frames, sofa, television, and cooking appliances. But the rest will be bought maybe tomorrow?
Brother sure did find a nice place! I chuckled once more.
I miss their voices already...
The moment i bought a sim card, I called them.
It was short yet helped me lose my homesickness atleast a little.
Few days later school's about to start.
Introducing myself made me quite nervous, but they were extremely kind.
For an exchange student like me, i'm young compared to them. Making me the main attraction between conversations.
I mean, what could an 18 year old girl do?
Truth is, I graduated earlier than kids my age.
They say i'm smart, i'm not quite sure myself but that's what they tell me or atleast what i hear.
2nd day arrived, that was the day i met the man of my dreams.
I met his beautiful blue eyes by coincidence. His tall physique surpasses mine but what was more mesmerizing about him was his gentle tone.
His deep voice lingering through my ears whenever he spoke.
Truly a man worth of admiration.
He was a person i look up to.
Of course my family doesn't know about this, it was a simple crush nothing worth telling.
Though his class was different from mine, I study businesses and he studied law.
The only similarity we both have is that were both on top of our classes.
That's the only similarity.
3 weeks in school, he already became the campus crush. His looks was an apple to my eye.
Even in sports, he was on top. His physique is nothing to laugh at.
He's basically perfect.
Until one day, I suddenly decided to lose a few pounds of weight.
After school i looked for a gym to inquire on when i saw this Gold Plate Gym across the street.
It was small but the equipments definitely working!
The membership was also affordable for a student like me.
I suddenly remembered all the years i received bullying because of my weight.
It was painful, a few girls even hit me in the head because of it. Acting like it's a joke between friends.
Even the boys in my class called me fat and dirty.
Taking all my supplies in school as well as my food, calling me a pig with uneven teeth.
But i didn't care before, as i was happy with the life i'm currently living in.
Until one of the boys finally over did it, which also caused my transferee before reaching high school.
Bullying was quite normal where i lived in.
But when i transferred here, it was a completely different environment.
They were all friendly, regardless of appearances.
They only look at your capabilities, which i liked very much.
Oh! Let me tell you! I'm not trying to lose weight because of that guy, I want to be healthy and atleast make myself pretty so that i could wear anything i like!
5 weeks have passed, I call my family everyday. And i still go to the gym i entered.
Nothing changed, it was definitely peaceful!
Until one day a rumors circulated around the school.
Apparently my crush finally got a girlfriend! Well, good for him!
I'm kind of sad but he was only an idol i look up to.
But many ladies were heartbroken.
6 weeks later our exams were about to arrive. I finally lost 10 pounds!
An achievement for sure!
I wanted to surprise my family about the changes in my appearances, so everytime we called. I turn off my camera of only put it on my face and nothing else.
Maxy turned 2 this month! She's getting old..I miss her...
Homesickness kicked in again..
Ugh! How horrible!!
6:45 pm after leaving my house i rushed close to my local market.
Buying goodies for my upcoming movie night!
To lessen the stress build up, I created a day especially for my favorite movies!
It was already night time so i bought my car with me. It was recently bought with the money i received from my part-time jobs.
Quite a busy person if i say so myself!
I was about to enter the market when a man called me outside.
"Hey~ sexy~" He disgustingly whistled.
He looks like a puked potato..
I ignored him, entering the market.
After buying the goods, I looked outside to see if that perverted person was still there.
And he was.
What the hell's wrong with him?
Luckily i bought my metal stick just in case.
He was smelling something, a powdered substance.
Disgusting.
When i reached the cashier, the lady asked if she needs to call the police.
I smiled and shaked my head.
I mean, what can he do?
I'll break his ankles if needed.
"Are you sure?" She added, with a worried expression.
"Yes, thanks though." I replied with a smile on my face.
I don't want to bring attention anyways.
But the man locked eyes with me the moment i carried my bag with me.
"Nevermind, just call the police." I leaned.
The lady nodded and contacted the police, but minutes passed and they were nowhere to be found.
Ugh, my movies about to start..
I mumbled cracking my neck with irritation.
That's when i saw this guy in suit and a long coat reaching his ankles.
A fine man i must say, my crush from before doesn't compare to him.
His grey eyes stared at me.
I suddenly lost my composure.
Shit! He saw me staring!
I continued to wait for the police but no sign of them.
I was about to lose my patience when the man approached me.
His scent lingered through my nose.
My favorite scent, Givantchy.
Oh how nice.. I thought.
"Miss?" He asked.
"Quit staring, your making me shy." He smirked, approaching me closer.
"My apologies." I said, clearing my throat.
"Need help?" He glanced at the man outside.
I nodded, desperate to go home.
"Shall we?" He asked, extending his hand.
Gloves? It's not cold though...
"Thank you.. Really." I whispered, as he leaned towards me with a gentle smile in his face.
Wow his more goodlooking in person.
His voice also sounds husky.
The moment we walked outside the guy immediately backed off.
Even the physique of this man alone can double that pervert's. A single touch can tell what's hidden behind that black coat.
He's well built.
He smell's nice too..How lucky his woman must be!
After i rode my car he knocked through the window.
"Miss a woman like you should not go out at times like this." He leaned with a smile.
"Yeah, thanks though." I replied, scratching my neck with embarrassment.
"No worries." He replied.
I was about to close my window when he gave a business card.
"What's this for?" I asked out of curiosity.
"Whenever you need help, I can assist you." He smiled, leaving me behind speechless.
"Huh?" I thought as i saw him walk further away from me.
He waved his right hand without looking back.
That sure was unexpected.