Meet Up

Introduction

"Good day class"

Our teacher let us go as it was the last subject for the day. This is the class that I am pretty fond of because it is my favorite subject, science, as well as it is the last subject every MWF (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday).

"Xyria, let's go" Mae called me. Mae is my neighbor. We are friends but not that close. We just enjoy each other companies especially going home. But when we are in school and between activities, we are much more separated as she has her circle of friends, so am I. Also, we are in different sections which is also a factor.

" Thank you for waiting, Mae" I am walking towards her after putting all my things in my bag. We are now currently walking side by side.

" No problem, Xy" Our home is just a few blocks away. We can walk it for just 10-15 minutes that really helps to save money and to reduce air and noise pollution. Even though Mae and I walk together after our class, we don't go to school together because we have different schedules.

" Thank you again for waiting, Mae" I waved her goodbye. Her house is much nearer than at our house. She is walking towards their gate as she also waves goodbye to me.

" No worries. See you on Monday afternoon." I nodded and smiled at her. I started walking again at my house. It is not far from Mae's. It just 3 more houses before ours. I opened the door and take off my shoes. I put it into the shoe rack and wear my favorite ram shoes. It is cute, wooly due to soft cotton design and with its cute little horns.

" Mom, Dad, your favorite daughter is here!" I shouted.

" I'm in the kitchen, Honey" I went to the kitchen to see Mom. She is wearing her favorite strawberry-designed apron which I made when I was still in middle school. It made me smile every time I see her wearing it. It makes me feel appreciated and proud that my mother loves it.

I sat on one of the dining chairs, put my hands on the table, and let my face be on my hands while looking at my Mom as she is preparing to make dinner. I am happy every time I see my Mom cooking. I can see the joy in every move she makes. It is her favorite thing to do, to cook.

" What are you cooking, Mom?"

" Your dad's favorite, Afritada." Mom is giggling. It was odd. Mom cooks our favorite dishes every time there is something to celebrate or there is an occasion. I won't mind it for now. I told Mom that I will go to my room first.

I put my bag in its designated place and I lay on my bed. Yellow is my favorite color. I use yellow and white as the motif of my room. There are cute little sheep design things too because as I said, I am fond of sheep and ram. I think that I am fond of them because my zodiac sign is Aries.

Five minutes had passed, I decided to change my clothes to comfortable ones and sat at my desk. I opened my laptop and entered my password. I open the browser and went to Starry Night Website where I can publish my original novels. I am hoping to be contacted by the admins to earn money with my work. I like to help my parents in my very own way and maybe I am lucky that my stories can be contracted. I already published 50 chapters, and I am going to write maybe 2 chapters for today.

I am updating one chapter daily. I have my stockpiles so that I will not be in panic in writing or to cram. Having reserve chapters can really help. I am 1/4 of my chapter when Mom called me to go down. I saved my file before going downstairs. As I am walking to the kitchen, I saw Dad in the living room watching his favorite show.

" When did you arrive, Dad?" I kissed his cheeks and sat beside him on the couch.

" Just a couple of minutes ago, Darling" My Dad kissed my cheeks and focus again his attention on the television. I am watching with Dad when Mom called us both for dinner.

I am eating and planning to ask a question later. Mom and Dad might be hiding something from me. I am a bit worried. I put it aside first and savor the food I am eating.

" How's school, Honey?" Mom asked me. She looked at me smilingly.

" It's fine, Mom. Nothing really great happened. Just a normal day." I replied.

"Darling, we have semi-good news for you," Dad said that made me look at him curiously.

" What is it, Dad?" Dad and Mom looked at each other first before looking at me. They faced me with smiles.

" I might be promoted next month, Darling" Dad said calmly but I can see the happiness in his eyes.

" Really?! That's awesome. I'm so proud of you, Dad" I exclaimed. I went towards him and hugged him tightly.

" That's why Mom made your favorite dish tonight." I hugged Mom too then hugged them both.

"Darling, we might be transferring though. Is it okay for you?" Dad looked at me worriedly.

" It's okay, Dad. What's important is that I am with both of you. That's enough. Don't worry too much" I told them to make them at ease. Moving is not a problem for me. Maybe I need a new environment too for inspiration and to get new ideas for my story. It may be a great opportunity for me and my family.

" It might change our lifestyle and our environment, Honey. Are you sure you are okay?" Mom's eyes show how worried she is for me. I went to her and hugged her tight. I put my chin to her shoulders and kiss her cheeks.

" Mom, Dad, I am okay. I promise. This is a great opportunity for our family. Let's do it!" I looked at them with happiness and assurance that I will be okay with it.

" We still have many months to prepare. I still need confirmation from the company about my promotion."

I clean up our table and washed the dishes. Mom and Dad went to their room to rest. After tidying up here in the dining room, I go upstairs to my room. I lay on my bed first to rest before continuing my chapter. I get my phone and browse my f*******:. I am scrolling down to see the shared post and memes of my friends on f*******:. I was laughing silently because of it. After a while. I checked my email if there are important mail there. After checking and knowing that there was nothing important there, I got up and walk again towards my desk. I sit and open again my laptop.

I continue writing my chapters. While I am writing, I almost forgot to introduce to you all readers. I am Xyria Eune Canan. I'm in my last year of high school. Love strawberries and cabbage but hates carrots.

Hours had passed and I already have done writing 2 chapters of my story. I really love writing as It shows my creativity and imagination. I can be the lead character, I can manipulate the characters' life and actions and I can do what I want with my writing. I am hoping that they can recognize my work. I really want to be a professional writer and a doctor someday. I am hoping that If I will be contracted, the money that I will earn will go to my tuition from my premed to med school if possible. Premed courses and medical school needs a lot of money and I don't want to be a heavy load for my parents. I want to help them through writing.

I decided to take a bath and put on my pajamas. I am grateful that there was no assignment to do for today. I wish this will continue forever. Looking back to today's event, I am super happy for Dad. He really worked hard for that chance to be promoted. I am really hoping and praying that he will get it.

Thinking that we will move to another city or town, I am quite excited though. Maybe because nothing interesting happened here to me. It was, all the same, every time. The school doesn't excite me. It was all the same in its system and such. Kinda hoping for some thrill and adventure. I hope that I can experience that soon.

After drying my hair, I lay on my bed and hugged my stuffed sheep. Looking at my ceiling, I almost forgot to turn off the lights. I get up again to turn off the lights. As I lay on my head, looking to my glow in the dark stars, I am excited about the events that I will face soon. Before I know it, I am consumed with darkness and dancing sheep on my dream.