I woke up late this morning and had to scramble around to get dressed before Kai ditched me. I can't wait to start driving. I have my permit already and I am just waiting on dad to take me to the DMV. I have to re-learn the rules as this countries driving rules are different and we drive on opposite sides of the road. Kai knocked on my door snapping me out of my thoughts."Audra? Are you almost ready?" He asks. "Almost." I say back. I rush to put on a jacket and my boots and swiftly pull open the door. Kai is stood there with my lunch. "Ready?" I nod and we head downstairs. We are out the door and into the truck in no time. He pulls out the drive and about 20 minutes later we arrive at my school. "Okay Adura, dad wanted me to remind you that you have an appointment. It's a 10 minute walk from here. I'd pick you up but I have a job interview at 3 in the city." He says handing me my lunch and backpack. I nod, "Thank you, Good luck with your interview." I say smiling. He nods his head and drives off. I turn and face the school, my anxiety building in my stomach. I try to shake away the nerves. Come on Audra. This is not your first day. I put on a determined look. My goal is to make one friend. It doesn't even have to be a best friend, just someone I can talk to in class. I head towards the entrance and head to my first class. I take my seat in the back and pull out the book we are reading and my notes. I play on my phone until the teacher walks in and starts the class. We read quietly and did independent practice for most of the period. Once that class was over, I headed over to the science building. I was in advanced biology so we had a mix of seniors in the class to. I sit down in my usual seat but today I noticed a girl sitting across from me in the typically empty seat. She had long straight brown hair and soft blue eyes. Her lush lips pulled into a smile as I sat down. She waved excitedly at me, "Hey, Audra right?" She asks. I nod yes and she continues. "I'm Isla, were doing desk partners today so I figured I could come over here and be your partner for today?" She asks. "That would be great." I say excitedly. This is the first time anyone has come over to me. Everytime I try to interact, people always ask to many questions about my mom. It's like I've been branded with the sick, dying mother stamp. Like check that off your bingo cards people, my life is not up for discussion. We talk all period long and she never brought my mom up once. I was so relieved to have someone to talk to. The periods after leading up to lunch flew by and before I knew it I was faced with the lunchroom. I didn't have anyone I could sit with. I scanned the tables looking for an open seat when my eyes landed on Isla. "Audra! Come sit with us." She yelled, waving me across the lunchroom. People stared at me as I took a seat next to her and her friends. She smiles at me and started to introduce everyone. "This is my wonderful boyfriend Ajax. Thats Desmond and his girlfriend Cara, and that is Sam. Everyone, this is Audra." She says enthusiastically. Everyone looks at me in awe. Like I'm some saving grace. It was as if they couldn't believe I existed. I smile nervously. Isla shoots them all a glare and quickly smiles when I go to look at her. They all stopped staring at me and all mumbled hellos. "Oh my gosh Audra, I love your hair. I wish mine would naturally curl." Cara says holding up her thin blonde straight hair looking sad. "Thank you, though, it's a lot to manage." I say in response. She smiles. "So what made your family move here?" She asks unknowingly. Her partner, Desmond I think his name was, nudged her hand. She looked at him for a moment confused, then a short second later she drew her hand up to her lips and gasped. "Oh my gosh, I am so sorry that was so insensitive of me!" She exclaims apologetically. "That's ok, we came here for the advanced Healthcare. It's like no other in the world. It is also a very beautiful country with lush forests and mountains. I personally liked the forest behind our home." I say particularly answering her question. "Yes the forests are amazings. Our country prides itself on protecting our nations natural landscape. Not to mention the wildlife that inhabits those areas. The Current King has done a lot to conserve as much land as he could." She says enthusiastically. I smile and we all continued to chat until lunch was over. Soon the end of the day came and I left for my doctors appointment. It started to rain on my walk. Of course, I should have checked the forecast. I huffed, my breath leaving a little white cloud behind. I chuckle to myself and pull the hood of my jacket over my head sheilding my eyes from the rain. I walk and by 2:30 I am at the door to the therapists office. I walk up to the front desk. The lady behind peering at me over the rim of her glasses."Do you have an appointment dear?" She asks. "Um yes, for Audra Peterson." I say. "Date of birth please." She says, "October 24, 2008." I reply. She looks at her computer, and starts typing away. "Dr. Robinson will see you shortly. Please have a seat." She says gesturing towards the waiting area. I nod and take a seat. I play on my phone for a little bit while I wait. "Audra Peterson?" Someone says. I look up and see a beautiful tall women with a short bob of curly blonde hair. Her bangs slightly fell into her eyes as she looked at me. I stand up from my chair. She smiles warmly and says, "Follow me, please." I nod and follow her down a narrow hallway and we eventually are stood in front of a door decorated with plant and cat decals. She opens it and we enter the room. I look around and see a swing in the corner adorned with pillows and blankets. An oversized bean bag chair also with many blankets and a couch. She takes a seat on a reclining arm chair and urges me to have a seat. I take a seat nervously on the couch. I'd never been to a therapist before. She smiles warmly, "So Audra, lets get to know you a little better. What do you like to do in your spare time?" She asks. "Well I like to paint, read and go hiking." I say. She writes something down and looks at me. "Where do you go hiking?" She asks, "In the forest behind my house." I say. "Ok, if I'm correct that forest is owned by the Royal family and does not have any safe walking trails." She says, slightly concerned. "Well um, thats kinda why I'm here." I say. She gestures for me to continue, so I do and recount my entire horrible night. I tell her in great detail how I felt and that I didn't have anyone to talk to about it. I told her that I now had a fear of wolves even though I was saved by one. I told her how that same wolf kept entering my dreams and kept leading me to a waterfall. I spilled everything. "Oh dear. It sounds like you had quite the experience." She says. She walks me through some steps to help me deal with it, and to accept that it happened so that I can try to move on. She was honestly really helpful. I set up another appointment for next week and head out of the building. I walked towards the hospital, it was a short walk so I'll just have dad pick me up afterwards. Once I'm there I check in and walk down the hall to moms room. I knock gently on the door. "Come in." I hear her say. I open the door slowly, and softly close it behind me. I walk into view and the second she sees me she sets her book down and outstretched her arms to welcome me into a hug. I fall into her arms and breathe out a sigh. Her hug was so warm and comforting. "How's it going baby? Are you well?" She asks. "I'm ok mama, I just wanted to see you." I say. She smiles. "Well good, You'll see a lot more of me soon. The doctor says I can come home this weekend." She says cheerily. "That's wonderful mama. I'm so happy you're doing better." I say excitedly. Her smiling lips falter as she drops her smile. "I need to tell you something Audra." She says leaning into my ear. "Be careful, there are things here that could seriously hurt you, this Country may seem safer than back home, but it's not. Don't wander around any of the forests or streets." She says, warning me. Did she know about the wolf? I nod and tell her I'd be careful. We talk for another hour before I have to go home. Dad stops in and they talk for a little before he took me home. He had already cooked dinner so I grabbed my plate of leftovers and watched my phone while I ate. I cleaned up my plate and went upstairs to do my homework before retiring to bed. For a somewhat restful sleep.