My Roommate

The Grand City Of New York

What a dreadful four hour flight this was, I got out the plane and took the one bag I had with me. I felt so strange being in a new city, I felt like a misplaced object, things have never been easy for me. It's like I always tell myself, life is not all rainbows and sunshine, it's filled with many hardships but it's the way we deal with them that counts.

I made my way towards this hotel called "The Star Gold: Hotel and Casino." It was so big and luxurious, what would I be doing in a place like this but then again it's New York City. I can't afford to stay at a place like this, so I plan on looking for a place to work. I'm just glad that no one here knows my background, so they won't jump to conclusions.

I made my way through the echoing halls, it was as if I was already lost. I had no idea where to go but suddenly someone approached me, she was about my age, she was beautiful and had this amazing aura. She offered me a helping hand and pointed me in the direction of the check-in desk. I got one of those amazing rooms, with an exceptional view, never have I thought I'd see myself in a place like this.

Everywhere I turned was filled with luxury items, the owner had great style; maybe a woman. I took a hot bath, never have I thought showers could be this good. I made my way over to the casino, just to check it out. I have never touched a drink in my life but I didn't become 18 for nothing, why waste the opportunity.

I ran into the same girl from before and we had one of those conversations that goes on forever. We talked about any and anything, this feeling felt so new to me, it felt like I could tell her anything. "Well, I see that you are new to the city, so I suppose you may be looking for a job." I am, but seeing as how I Don't know anyone, it would be harder than I thought to get a job.

"Wow, I'm a nobody" we both chuckled, that's one thing I love about her so far, her sarcasm and her sense of humor. Maybe I can put in a good word for you to my boss and you could get a position here, if you don't mind working behind the counter. Really, you'd do that for me, that's amazing. Thank you so much. With that being said, we departed to our rooms. I really hope I get that job, it would help me out a lot.

And not to mention, working in a place like this, the pay must be good. I took the elevators and finally I made it to my room. This place felt so strange, so surreal, I felt like I was having a "Annie" moment because when I was in all those foster homes, I slept on bunk beds and now it just fees so weird to be sleeping in this big bed on my own.

I felt good to be sleeping on my own, and getting out of those horrible homes but I do miss the company, being in the homes, I had many friends... you could never get lonely at night but I guess this is something I'll have to get used to. I plopped myself down on the bed and just stayed there for a while thinking of my mom.

I hope she's ok, as soon as I get the chance to buy a phone I'll give her a call. It took me a few minutes before I finally drifted off to sleep, this isn't the kind of sleep I'm used to. I'm used to the sirens wailing outside, people quarreling and the neighbors dog barking. But her was so quit and I wasn't used to this type of quiet. But I eventually drifted off to sleep, with pillow curled up in my arms.